Serving 229 students in grades 6-12, Stearns Jr-sr 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 35-39% (which is lower 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 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stearns Jr-Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Millinocket, ME, covering approximately 18.2 square miles. The typical drive from various points within the zone to the school is about 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stearns Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Stearns Jr-sr High School's student population of 229 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Stearns Jr-sr 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 Stearns Jr-sr High School is 0.13, 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
#269 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
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)
20-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.9%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stearns Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Stearns Jr-sr High School is ranked #269 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Stearns Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Stearns Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Schenck High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 Stearns Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Stearns Jr-sr High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Stearns Jr-sr High School?
229 students attend Stearns Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Stearns Jr-sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stearns Jr-sr High School?
Stearns Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Stearns Jr-sr High School offer ?
Stearns Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stearns Jr-sr High School part of?
Stearns Jr-sr High School is part of Millinocket School District.
School Reviews
3 10/10/2025
There are lots of things I was never taught which really has affected my future learning, however, a lot of the staff there really do care about your child. There just needs to be some different teaching techniques implemented.
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