Mountain Valley High School vs. Dirigo High School
Should I attend Mountain Valley High School or Dirigo 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
Mountain Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 416 students in grades 9-12, Mountain Valley High School ranks in the bottom 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 70-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to 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 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Serving 217 students in grades 9-12, Dirigo High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is lower 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 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
416 students
217 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#337 out of 508 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#362 out of 508 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
≥80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
≥80%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
110
56
Grade 10 Students
110
53
Grade 11 Students
83
62
Grade 12 Students
113
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
92%
95%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
