Narraguagus Jr/Sr High School is a regional secondary school in Harrington, Maine, United States providing education to the communities of Addison, Cherryfield, Columbia, Columbia Falls, Harrington, and Milbridge.
Serving 319 students in grades 7-12, Narraguagus 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Narraguagus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Narraguagus High School's student population of 319 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Rankings
Narraguagus 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 Narraguagus High School is 0.30, 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
#467 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
83%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Narraguagus High School's ranking?
Narraguagus High School is ranked #467 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Narraguagus High School often compared to?
Narraguagus High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jonesport-beals High School, Machias Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Narraguagus High School?
The graduation rate of Narraguagus High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Narraguagus High School?
319 students attend Narraguagus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Narraguagus High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Narraguagus High School?
Narraguagus High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Narraguagus High School offer ?
Narraguagus High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Narraguagus High School part of?
Narraguagus High School is part of RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District.
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