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Ellsworth High School

24 Lejok Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
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Tel: (207) 667-4722
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Ellsworth High School serves 504 students in grades 9-12.
Ellsworth High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 85%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85-89% (Top 50% in ME)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ellsworth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

School Overview

Ellsworth High School's student population of 504 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
504 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Ellsworth High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ellsworth High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ME)
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 508 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
81%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ellsworth High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
85%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ellsworth High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
4%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Ellsworth High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Ellsworth High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
90%
88%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in ME.
Diversity Score
0.19
0.23
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Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Ellsworth High School and public school graduation rate of Maine by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Ellsworth Public Schools School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ellsworth High School's ranking?

Ellsworth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%).

What schools are Ellsworth High School often compared to?

Ellsworth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sumner Memorial High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).

What is the graduation rate of Ellsworth High School?

The graduation rate of Ellsworth High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%.

How many students attend Ellsworth High School?

504 students attend Ellsworth High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Ellsworth High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellsworth High School?

Ellsworth High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.

What grades does Ellsworth High School offer ?

Ellsworth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Ellsworth High School part of?

Ellsworth High School is part of Ellsworth Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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