Serving 337 students in grades 9-12, Orono High School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher 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 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Orono High School serves the entire district of Orono, ME, covering an area of approximately 19.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive time of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orono High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Orono High School's student population of 337 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orono High School ranks within the top 20% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orono High School is 0.26, 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
#75 out of 500 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
n/a
5%
White
86%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.8%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orono High School's ranking?
Orono High School is ranked #75 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Orono High School often compared to?
Orono High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Old Town High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% 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 Orono High School?
The graduation rate of Orono High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Orono High School?
337 students attend Orono High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Orono High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orono High School?
Orono High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Orono High School offer ?
Orono High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orono High School part of?
Orono High School is part of RSU 26 School District.
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