Hermon High School is a public high school in Hermon, Maine, United States. It is part of the Hermon Public Schools district and has been accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Serving 567 students in grades 9-12, Hermon 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hermon High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Bangor, ME, covering an area of approximately 36.8 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being around 3.1 miles and the furthest edge located about 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hermon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hermon High School's student population of 567 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
567 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hermon High School ranks within the top 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hermon High School is 0.13, 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
#237 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.5%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Hawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hermon High School's ranking?
Hermon High School is ranked #237 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Hermon High School often compared to?
Hermon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, Hermon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hermon High School?
The graduation rate of Hermon High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Hermon High School?
567 students attend Hermon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hermon High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hermon High School?
Hermon High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hermon High School offer ?
Hermon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hermon High School part of?
Hermon High School is part of Hermon School District.
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