Schenck High School is a public high school in East Millinocket, Maine, United States. It is a part of the East Millinocket Schools. It serves East Millinocket, Medway, and Woodville.
Serving 102 students in grades 9-12, Schenck 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is lower than 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schenck High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Schenck High School's student population of 102 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar
School Rankings
Schenck High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schenck High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#438 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
94%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schenck High School's ranking?
Schenck High School is ranked #438 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Schenck High School often compared to?
Schenck High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bangor High School, Brewer High School, Stearns Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Schenck High School?
The graduation rate of Schenck High School is 80%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Schenck High School?
102 students attend Schenck High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Schenck High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schenck High School?
Schenck High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Schenck High School offer ?
Schenck High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Schenck High School part of?
Schenck High School is part of East Millinocket School District.
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