Old Town High School

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Old Town High School ranks 78 th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Old Town High School is a public high school located in Old Town, Maine, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 536 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 34 district, which is ranked 134 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Old Town High School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 88.81% of students identifying as White, its academic performance has seen fluctuations over the years. The school ranked as high as 31 out of 111 Maine high schools in 2015-2016 but has since dropped to 78 out of 123 high schools in the 2022-2023 school year, with a 2-star rating. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 84.4% in 2021-2022 to 74.0% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the graduation rates of nearby schools like Hampden Academy (88.6%) and Hermon High School (92.4%). The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 14.2% in 2020-2021 to 43.2% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the rates of nearby schools like Hampden Academy (18.8%) and Orono High School (28.6%).

Furthermore, Old Town High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 45.9% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the rates of nearby schools like Hampden Academy (22.81%) and Hermon High School (22.43%). These socioeconomic challenges may be contributing to the school's academic and attendance issues, and addressing them could be crucial for improving overall student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

203 Stillwater Avenue
Old Town, ME 04468

(207) 827-3910

District: Regional School Unit 34

SchoolDigger Rank:
78^th of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,210

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 546

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.4%

Two or more races:

5.1%

African American:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Old Town High School ranks worse than 63.4% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.98. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Old Town High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.4%), two or more races (5.1%), African American (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Old Town High School is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Old Town High School employs 43 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Old Town High School is $17,210.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Old Town High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Old Town High School 78^th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Old Town High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 34:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 34 134^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Old Town High School

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Rank History for all students at Old Town High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2010	40.91	58^th	103	43.7%
2011	36.84	68^th	105	35.2%
2012	37.93	63^rd	107	41.1%
2013	39.26	67^th	106	36.8%
2015	37.28	36^th	98	63.3%
2016	61.99	31^st	111	72.1%
2017	53.13	43^rd	111	61.3%
2018	41.07	66^th	114	42.1%
2019	15.31	107^th	114	6.1%
2022	88.95	3^rd	98	96.9%
2023	34.98	78^th	123	36.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Old Town High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	20.05	66^th	76	13.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Old Town High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	14.81	84^th	92	8.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Old Town High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	11.59	88^th	92	4.3%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Old Town High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	522	4	8	3	36	n/a	n/a	573
2011	528	4	4	2	16	1	1	556
2012	458	7	4	4	11	0	8	492
2013	347	7	2	5	5	0	7	373
2014	343	7	5	6	2	0	9	372
2015	459	7	4	4	5	0	11	490
2016	443	6	4	5	9	0	15	482
2017	448	5	3	4	19	0	20	499
2018	456	3	5	2	24	0	29	519
2019	445	3	7	5	23	0	28	511
2020	456	6	7	5	20	0	30	524
2021	479	7	7	4	20	0	29	546
2022	465	11	5	9	18	0	26	534
2023	476	11	1	12	13	0	23	536
2024	477	13	3	13	12	0	28	546

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Old Town High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	573	44.2	12.9	30.2
2011	556	43.4	12.8	21.6
2012	492	44.3	11.0	5.3
2013	373	45.8	8.1	50.7
2014	372	43.7	8.5	53
2015	490	38.0	12.8	48.2
2016	482	39.0	12.3	44.4
2017	499	38.7	12.8	49.5
2018	519	40.6	12.7	47.6
2019	511	40.6	12.5	47.4
2020	524	40.1	13.0	41.6
2021	546	39.5	13.8	49.1
2022	534	40.5	13.1	40.4
2023	536	43.1	12.4	45.9
2024	546	43.0	12.6	47.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Old Town High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	573	44.2	12.9	30.2
2011	556	43.4	12.8	21.6
2012	492	44.3	11.0	5.3
2013	373	45.8	8.1	50.7
2014	372	43.7	8.5	53
2015	490	38.0	12.8	48.2
2016	482	39.0	12.3	44.4
2017	499	38.7	12.8	49.5
2018	519	40.6	12.7	47.6
2019	511	40.6	12.5	47.4
2020	524	40.1	13.0	41.6
2021	546	39.5	13.8	49.1
2022	534	40.5	13.1	40.4
2023	536	43.1	12.4	45.9
2024	546	43.0	12.6	47.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Old Town High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$13,351
2019	$13,452
2020	$13,419
2021	$14,010
2022	$14,427
2023	$17,210

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Old Town High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 107^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 78^th of 123 High schools	30.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	511	536	4.9%
African American	3	11	266.7%
American Indian	23	13	43.5%
Asian	7	1	85.7%
Hispanic	5	12	140%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	445	476	7%
Two or More Races	28	23	17.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.4%	45.9%	1.5%

Schools Near Old Town High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Old Town High School	Public	9-12	203 Stillwater Avenue	Old Town	04468	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 34	No	No	No	No	(207) 827-3910	546	43	12.6	47.6%	477 (87.4%)	13 (2.4%)	13 (2.4%)	3 (0.5%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.1%)	35	78^th of 123 public high schools	36.6%		89	3^rd of 98 public high schools	96.9%	75	59.0	40.7	34.2	$17,210
Orono High School	Public	9-12	14 Goodridge Drive	Orono	04473	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 26	No	No	No	No	(207) 866-4916	369	33	11.3	32.5%	313 (84.8%)	4 (1.1%)	13 (3.5%)	4 (1.1%)	13 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.0%)	64.4	24^th of 123 public high schools	80.5%		57	48^th of 98 public high schools	51.0%	24	68.5	58.1	37.7	$18,793
Bangor High School	Public	9-12	885 Broadway	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 992-5500	1,074	81	13.2	37.4%	867 (80.7%)	29 (2.7%)	51 (4.7%)	28 (2.6%)	17 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	81 (7.5%)	44.3	51^st of 123 public high schools	58.5%		68	28^th of 98 public high schools	71.4%	23	57.6	51.9	35.5	$16,882
Brewer High School	Public	9-12	261 Center Street	Brewer	04412	Penobscot County	Brewer Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 989-4140	704	47	14.8	24.6%	616 (87.5%)	15 (2.1%)	28 (4.0%)	7 (1.0%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.1%)	35.6	77^th of 123 public high schools	37.4%		46.1	63^rd of 98 public high schools	35.7%	14	52.0	48.7	34.5	$15,328
Hermon High School	Public	9-12	2415 Route 2	Hermon	04401	Penobscot County	Hermon Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 848-4027	567	39	14.6	23.8%	538 (94.9%)	5 (0.9%)	12 (2.1%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	69.6	18^th of 123 public high schools	85.4%		59.1	45^th of 98 public high schools	54.1%	27	71.2	53.9	45.1	$13,631
Hampden Academy	Public	9-12	89 Western Avenue	Hampden	04444	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 22	No	No	No	No	(207) 862-3791	761	52	14.6	21.3%	707 (92.9%)	8 (1.1%)	11 (1.4%)	7 (0.9%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	21 (2.8%)	66.8	21^st of 123 public high schools	82.9%		81.5	15^th of 98 public high schools	84.7%	6	74.3	48.6	44.5	$13,885
Central High School	Public	9-12	402 Main St	Corinth	04427	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 64/Maine School Admin District 64	No	No	No	No	(207) 285-3326	317	21	14.9	40.7%	301 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	32.2	83^rd of 123 public high schools	32.5%		90.4	2^nd of 98 public high schools	98.0%	81	55.4	30.1	46.7	$15,019

Frequently Asked Questions about Old Town High School

What district is Old Town High School in?

Regional School Unit 34

What schools feed into Old Town High School?

Old Town High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alton Elementary School
Elementary : Old Town Elementary School
Middle : Leonard Middle School

How many students attend Old Town High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 546 students attended Old Town High School.

What is the racial makeup of Old Town High School?

Students at Old Town High School are 87% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

Is Old Town High School a good school?

Old Town High School ranks 78^th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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