Old Town High School vs. Orono High School
Should I attend Old Town High School or Orono 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
Old Town 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
Diversity
Orono High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 534 students in grades 9-12, Old Town 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 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is equal to the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 373 students in grades 9-12, Orono 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 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
534 students
373 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 508 schools in ME
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#42 out of 508 schools in ME
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
90-94%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
90-94%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
132
95
Grade 10 Students
133
113
Grade 11 Students
133
88
Grade 12 Students
136
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
3%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
87%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
1%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%