Serving 125 students in grades 9-12, Searsport 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Searsport District High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Searsport District High School's student population of 125 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Searsport 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 Searsport District High School is 0.12, 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
#456 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
94%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
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 Searsport District High School's ranking?
Searsport District High School is ranked #456 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Searsport District High School often compared to?
Searsport District High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt View High School, Belfast Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Searsport District High School?
The graduation rate of Searsport District High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Searsport District High School?
125 students attend Searsport District High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Searsport District High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Searsport District High School?
Searsport District High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Searsport District High School offer ?
Searsport District High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Searsport District High School part of?
Searsport District High School is part of RSU 20 School District.
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