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 96 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). 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 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Shead High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Eastport, ME, encompassing approximately 12.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 4.1 miles.
- 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
School Overview
Shead High School's student population of 96 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
96 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1918
School Calendar
School Motto
We Make It Personal
School Rankings
Shead 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 Shead High School is 0.60, which is more 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
#497 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
31%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
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
41%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shead High School's ranking?
Shead High School is ranked #497 out of 500 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 87.3%.
How many students attend Shead High School?
96 students attend Shead High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Shead High School students are White, 31% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shead High School?
Shead High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to 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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