Houlton High School
Tel:
(207) 532-6551
- Houlton High School serves 355 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Houlton High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Houlton High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Houlton High School's student population of 355 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 355 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Houlton High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 523 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Houlton High School is 0.33, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
Overall Testing Rank | #157 out of 523 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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American Indian | 14% | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 1% |
Hispanic | 3% | 2% |
Black | 1% | 4% |
White | 81% | 89% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.21 |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 84% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 38% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Houlton High School is Hodgdon Middle/High School (5.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Houlton Junior High School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Houlton Houlton Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 304 students
0.0 miles
7 Bird Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6551 0.0 6-8 304 - Houlton Region Two School Of Applied Technical Vocational School
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5 Bird Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-9541 0.0 n/a n/a - Houlton Houlton Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 406 students
1.3 miles
60 South Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2285 1.3 PK-2 406 - Houlton Houlton Southside School Grades: 3-5 | 305 students
1.3 miles
65 South Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6027 1.3 3-5 305 - Houlton Mill Pond School Grades: PK-6 | 261 students
5.2 miles
147 Hodgdon Mills Road
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-9228 5.2 PK-6 261
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