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Skowhegan Area High School vs. Overman Academy

Should you attend Skowhegan Area High School or Overman Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Skowhegan Area High School
61 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
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6/
10
Top 50%
Overman Academy
78 Water Street Suite 2
Skowhegan, ME 04976
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Skowhegan Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Overman Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 702 students in grades 9-12, Skowhegan Area High School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 169 students in grades 6-12, Overman Academy 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
702 students
169 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Skowhegan Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Overman Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Skowhegan Area High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Overman Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
12 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Skowhegan Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Overman Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Skowhegan Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Overman Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Community Regional Charter School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#230 out of 500 schools in ME
(Top 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Skowhegan Area High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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40-44%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Skowhegan Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Overman Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Community Regional Charter School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 30% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Skowhegan Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Overman Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Community Regional Charter School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Skowhegan Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Overman Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Community Regional Charter School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Skowhegan Area High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Overman Academy by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
2
Grade 7 Students
-
5
Grade 8 Students
-
28
Grade 9 Students
171
32
Grade 10 Students
177
37
Grade 11 Students
162
37
Grade 12 Students
192
28

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Skowhegan Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
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% Asian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Skowhegan Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Overman Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Community Regional Charter School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Skowhegan Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Overman Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Community Regional Charter School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Black
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Skowhegan Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Overman Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Community Regional Charter School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
93%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Skowhegan Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Overman Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Community Regional Charter School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Skowhegan Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Overman Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Community Regional Charter School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.13
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Skowhegan Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Overman Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Community Regional Charter School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Skowhegan Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Overman Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Community Regional Charter School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Skowhegan Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Overman Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Community Regional Charter School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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