Serving 173 students in grades 9-12, Machias Memorial 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: 173 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Machias Memorial High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Machias, ME, encompassing approximately 14.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 3 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Machias Memorial High School's student population of 173 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
173 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1850
School Calendar
School Motto
Keeping it R.E.A.L.
School Rankings
Machias Memorial 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 Machias Memorial High School is 0.15, 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
#496 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-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)44.5%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Orange
School Mascot
Bones, The Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Machias Memorial High School's ranking?
Machias Memorial High School is ranked #496 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Machias Memorial High School often compared to?
Machias Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Narraguagus High School, Jonesport-beals High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Machias Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Machias Memorial High School is 90%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Machias Memorial High School?
173 students attend Machias Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Machias Memorial High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Machias Memorial High School?
Machias Memorial High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Machias Memorial High School offer ?
Machias Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Machias Memorial High School part of?
Machias Memorial High School is part of Machias School District.
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