Messalonskee High School is a public high school located in Oakland, Maine, United States. It serves all high school students in the RSU 18 school unit, which includes Oakland, Sidney, Belgrade, China and Rome. The school was founded in 1969 and currently has slightly more than 700 students enrolled.
Serving 695 students in grades 9-12, Messalonskee 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 55-59% (which is higher 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Messalonskee High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Oakland, ME, encompassing approximately 220.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 8.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 17.8 miles from the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Messalonskee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Messalonskee High School's student population of 695 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
695 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Rankings
Messalonskee High School ranks within the top 30% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Messalonskee 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
#123 out of 500 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-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)35.4%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Blue, White
School Mascot
Messalonskee Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Messalonskee High School's ranking?
Messalonskee High School is ranked #123 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Messalonskee High School often compared to?
Messalonskee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waterville Senior High School, Winslow High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Messalonskee High School?
The graduation rate of Messalonskee High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Messalonskee High School?
695 students attend Messalonskee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Messalonskee High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Messalonskee High School?
Messalonskee High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Messalonskee High School offer ?
Messalonskee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Messalonskee High School part of?
Messalonskee High School is part of RSU 18 School District.
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