Morse High School is a public high school in Bath, Maine, serving the towns of Bath, Phippsburg, Woolwich, Georgetown, and Arrowsic. The student/adult ratio at Morse is 15:1. The school colors are blue and white. Class elections take place every year. The enrollment is 623 students.
Serving 629 students in grades 9-12, Morse High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher 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 15:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 629 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 1% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morse High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Morse High School's student population of 629 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
629 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1904
Colors
White, Blue, Royal blue
School Rankings
Morse High School ranks within the top 30% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morse High School is 0.17, which is less 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
#148 out of 500 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
91%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Morse High School's ranking?
Morse High School is ranked #148 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Morse High School often compared to?
Morse High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Ararat High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% 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 Morse High School?
The graduation rate of Morse High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Morse High School?
629 students attend Morse High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Morse High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morse High School?
Morse High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Morse High School offer ?
Morse High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morse High School part of?
Morse High School is part of RSU 01 - Lkrsu School District.
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