Cony High School is a public school located in Augusta, Maine, United States that educates students from Grades 9 to 12. Cony draws its students from Augusta, as well as the surrounding communities of Chelsea, China, Jefferson, Palermo, Somerville, Vassalboro, Whitefield, and Windsor.
Serving 677 students in grades 9-12, Cony ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 677 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cony's student population of 677 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
677 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cony ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cony is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#422 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
91%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ram
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cony's ranking?
Cony is ranked #422 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Cony often compared to?
Conyis often viewed alongside schools like Gardiner Area 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 49% ME state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cony?
The graduation rate of Cony is 75-79%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cony?
677 students attend Cony.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Cony students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cony?
Cony has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cony offer ?
Cony offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cony part of?
Cony is part of Augusta School District.
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