Shead High School is a public high school in Eastport, Maine. The original Shead Memorial High School was dedicated in 1918 and that building lasted until 1980, when it was destroyed and the new building was completed. Shead was named to the 2009 "America's Best High Schools" list by U.S. News & World Report.
Serving 83 students in grades 9-12, Shead 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shead High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Shead High School's student population of 83 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1918
School Rankings
Shead High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shead High School is 0.61, which is more 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
#499 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
34%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
52%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shead High School's ranking?
Shead High School is ranked #499 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shead High School?
The graduation rate of Shead High School is 80%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Shead High School?
83 students attend Shead High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Shead High School students are White, 34% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shead High School?
Shead High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Shead High School offer ?
Shead High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shead High School part of?
Shead High School is part of Eastport School District.
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