Summary:
Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Admin District 44 contains a single high school, Telstar High School, which serves grades 9-12 in the rural Bethel, Maine area. Telstar High School stands out as a strong-performing school, ranking 14th out of 123 Maine high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2022-2023 school year.
Telstar High School's academic performance exceeds the district and state averages, with 87.76% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 54.35% proficient in Mathematics, compared to 71.61% and 49.68% in the district, and 64.63% and 48.68% statewide. The school's graduation rate was 77.5% in 2022-2023, and it maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.5 to 1. However, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 50.6% and a student population that is predominantly White (93.26%), which may indicate a need for greater diversity and inclusion efforts.
Overall, Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Admin District 44 is home to a standout high school in Telstar High School, which has demonstrated consistent academic excellence and a commitment to improving its educational outcomes over time. While the school faces some areas for improvement, such as addressing chronic absenteeism and promoting diversity, its strong performance and positive trajectory make it an attractive option for families in the Bethel, Maine area.
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