Edward Little High School is a public high school in Auburn, Maine, United States. The school was established in 1835 as Lewiston Falls Academy after philanthropist Edward Little donated 9 acres and considerable money to the academy, which was named in his honor.
Serving 1,032 students in grades 9-12, Edward Little 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 30% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,032 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edward Little High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Edward Little High School's student population of 1,032 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,032 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
1834
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
Edward Little 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 Edward Little High School is 0.35, 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
#404 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
12%
5%
White
80%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edward Little High School's ranking?
Edward Little High School is ranked #404 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Edward Little High School often compared to?
Edward Little High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewiston High School, Leavitt Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edward Little High School?
The graduation rate of Edward Little High School is 92%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Edward Little High School?
1,032 students attend Edward Little High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Edward Little High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edward Little High School?
Edward Little High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edward Little High School offer ?
Edward Little High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edward Little High School part of?
Edward Little High School is part of Auburn School District.
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