Houlton High School vs. Houlton Junior High School
Should I attend Houlton High School or Houlton Junior 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
Houlton Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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 306 students in grades 6-8, Houlton Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-8
Total Students
349 students
306 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 508 schools in ME
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#203 out of 508 schools in ME
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
88%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
107
Grade 7 Students
-
109
Grade 8 Students
-
90
Grade 9 Students
86
-
Grade 10 Students
109
-
Grade 11 Students
76
-
Grade 12 Students
78
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
15%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
80%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%