Serving 268 students in grades 9-12, Spruce Mountain High School North 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 was 40-49% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-49%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-59%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
2%
4%
White
94%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)85-89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% ME state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spruce Mountain High School North?
The graduation rate of Spruce Mountain High School North is 85-89%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%.
How many students attend Spruce Mountain High School North?
268 students attend Spruce Mountain High School North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Spruce Mountain High School North students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spruce Mountain High School North?
Spruce Mountain High School North has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Spruce Mountain High School North offer ?
Spruce Mountain High School North offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Spruce Mountain High School North part of?
Spruce Mountain High School North is part of Regional School Unit 73 School District.
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