Serving 729 students in grades 9-12, Mt Ararat High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 729 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Ararat High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mt Ararat High School's student population of 729 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
729 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt Ararat High School ranks within the top 30% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Ararat High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#146 out of 508 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
94%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Ararat High School's ranking?
Mt Ararat High School is ranked #146 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Mt Ararat High School often compared to?
Mt Ararat High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maine Arts School, Richmond High School, Morse High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt Ararat High School?
The graduation rate of Mt Ararat High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mt Ararat High School?
729 students attend Mt Ararat High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mt Ararat High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Ararat High School?
Mt Ararat High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mt Ararat High School offer ?
Mt Ararat High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mt Ararat High School part of?
Mt Ararat High School is part of RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District.
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