Sacopee Valley High School, founded 1967, is the public school for Maine School Administration District 55. It is located in Hiram, in the U.S. state of Maine. It was built to replace Porter High School, which is now the Porter Town Hall.
Serving 261 students in grades 9-12, Sacopee Valley 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sacopee Valley High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Hiram, ME, covering approximately 190.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive time of 15-20 minutes to the school from various points within the zone, which extends up to 11.7 miles from the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sacopee Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Sacopee Valley High School's student population of 261 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sacopee Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sacopee Valley High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#237 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.3%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and White
School Mascot
Hawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sacopee Valley High School's ranking?
Sacopee Valley High School is ranked #237 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Sacopee Valley High School often compared to?
Sacopee Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Telstar High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sacopee Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Sacopee Valley High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Sacopee Valley High School?
261 students attend Sacopee Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sacopee Valley High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sacopee Valley High School?
Sacopee Valley High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sacopee Valley High School offer ?
Sacopee Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sacopee Valley High School part of?
Sacopee Valley High School is part of RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District.
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