Serving 91 students in grades 9-12, Washburn District 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (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 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Washburn District High School's attendance zone covers the entire Washburn, ME school district, encompassing approximately 108 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washburn District High School's student population of 91 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
91 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Washburn District 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 Washburn District High School is 0.19, 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
#481 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
1%
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
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)44%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Washburn District High School's ranking?
Washburn District High School is ranked #481 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Washburn District High School often compared to?
Washburn District High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winthrop High School, Arthur R. Gould School--lcydc by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washburn District High School?
The graduation rate of Washburn District High School is 80%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Washburn District High School?
91 students attend Washburn District High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Washburn District High School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washburn District High School?
Washburn District High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Washburn District High School offer ?
Washburn District High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Washburn District High School part of?
Washburn District High School is part of RSU 45/MSAD 45 School District.
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