Houlton High School vs. Fort Kent Community High School
Should I attend Houlton High School or Fort Kent Community High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Houlton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Fort Kent Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 349 students in grades 9-12, Houlton High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Serving 240 students in grades 9-12, Fort Kent Community High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
349 students
240 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 508 schools in ME
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#112 out of 508 schools in ME
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
≥90%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
≥90%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
86
55
Grade 10 Students
109
60
Grade 11 Students
76
61
Grade 12 Students
78
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
15%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
n/a
% Black
1%
2%
% White
80%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.34
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%