Serving 240 students in grades 9-12, Fort Kent Community High School 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Kent Community High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Fort Kent, ME, covering an area of approximately 253.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 20.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Kent Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Fort Kent Community High School's student population of 240 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fort Kent Community High School 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 Fort Kent Community High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#284 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.1%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Kent Community High School's ranking?
Fort Kent Community High School is ranked #284 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Fort Kent Community High School often compared to?
Fort Kent Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madawaska Middle/high School, Wisdom Middle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Kent Community High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Kent Community High School is 90%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Fort Kent Community High School?
240 students attend Fort Kent Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Fort Kent Community High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Kent Community High School?
Fort Kent Community High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fort Kent Community High School offer ?
Fort Kent Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Kent Community High School part of?
Fort Kent Community High School is part of MSAD 27 School District.
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