Serving 391 students in grades 9-12, Casco Bay High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in ME)
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Casco Bay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Casco Bay High School's student population of 391 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Casco Bay High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
7%
3%
Black
28%
4%
White
56%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Casco Bay High School often compared to?
Casco Bay High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deering High School, Portland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% ME state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Casco Bay High School?
The graduation rate of Casco Bay High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Casco Bay High School?
391 students attend Casco Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Casco Bay High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Casco Bay High School?
Casco Bay High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Casco Bay High School offer ?
Casco Bay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Casco Bay High School part of?
Casco Bay High School is part of Portland Public Schools School District.
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