Houlton High School is a public high school in Houlton, Maine, United States. It is part of regional school unit 29.
Serving 387 students in grades 9-12, Houlton 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 20-24% (which is lower than 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 16:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Houlton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Houlton High School's student population of 387 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Houlton 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 Houlton High School is 0.28, which is more 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
#390 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
11%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
84%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Judge
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houlton High School's ranking?
Houlton High School is ranked #390 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Houlton High School often compared to?
Houlton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Presque Isle High School, Fort Kent Community High School, Houlton Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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 Houlton High School?
The graduation rate of Houlton High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Houlton High School?
387 students attend Houlton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Houlton High School students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houlton High School?
Houlton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Houlton High School offer ?
Houlton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Houlton High School part of?
Houlton High School is part of RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District.
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