Serving 531 students in grades 9-12, Old Town High School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Old Town High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 136.5 square miles in Old Town, ME. Typically, families can expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.1 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 14.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Old Town High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Old Town High School's student population of 531 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
531 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Old Town 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 Old Town High School is 0.27, 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
#169 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.5%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Coyote
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Town High School's ranking?
Old Town High School is ranked #169 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Old Town High School often compared to?
Old Town High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orono High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Old Town High School?
The graduation rate of Old Town High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Old Town High School?
531 students attend Old Town High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Old Town High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Old Town High School?
Old Town High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Old Town High School offer ?
Old Town High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Old Town High School part of?
Old Town High School is part of RSU 34 School District.
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