Spruce Mountain High School vs. Mt Blue High School
Should I attend Spruce Mountain High School or Mt Blue 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
Spruce Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 397 students in grades 9-12, Spruce Mountain 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 80-89% (which is approximately equal to 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 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 721 students in grades 9-12, Mt Blue High School ranks in the top 30% 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 ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
397 students
721 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#172 out of 508 schools in ME
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#131 out of 508 schools in ME
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
85-89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
≥90%
Graduation Rate
60-64%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
113
195
Grade 10 Students
98
175
Grade 11 Students
103
198
Grade 12 Students
83
153
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
95%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
