Caribou High School

Summary:

Caribou High School is a public high school located in Caribou, Maine, serving approximately 470 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 39 district, which is ranked 153 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Caribou High School's student population is relatively homogeneous, with around 87-89% of students identifying as White, which is higher than the racial diversity seen in some nearby schools, such as Presque Isle High School. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 77.8% and 86.9% over the past few years, lower than the 100% graduation rate at Easton Junior-Senior High School and the 83.4% rate at Presque Isle High School. Additionally, Caribou High School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 27.1% in 2020-2021 to 40.4% in 2022-2023, much higher than the 11.9% rate at Easton Junior-Senior High School and the 14.1% rate at ME School of Science & Mathematics.

Caribou High School's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in MEA/English Language Arts, MEA/Mathematics, and MEA/Science, has declined over the past few years and is now below the state and district averages in all three subject areas. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.7% to 51.06% over the past few years, higher than the rates at Easton Junior-Senior High School (29.03%) and ME School of Science & Mathematics (2.94%). These factors suggest that Caribou High School may be facing significant socioeconomic challenges that could be contributing to its lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates.

Detail:

Public 9-12

308 Sweden St
Caribou, ME 04736

(207) 493-4260

District: Regional School Unit 39

SchoolDigger Rank:
93^rd of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,075

Feeder schools for Caribou High School:

Elementary:

Caribou Community School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 440

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.3%

Two or more races:

5.0%

African American:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Caribou High School ranks worse than 75.6% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.11. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Caribou 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 (89.3%), two or more races (5%), African American (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Caribou High School is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare Caribou High School employs 28.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Caribou High School is $15,075.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Caribou High School 93^rd of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Caribou High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 39:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 39 153^rd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Caribou High School

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Rank History for all students at Caribou High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2018	49.87	45^th	114	60.5%
2019	39.35	58^th	114	49.1%
2021	80.23	26^th	82	68.3%
2022	45.92	64^th	98	34.7%
2023	26.11	93^rd	123	24.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Caribou High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	21.61	63^rd	76	17.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Caribou High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	30.91	59^th	92	35.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Caribou High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	37.82	51^st	92	44.6%

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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 Caribou High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	469	9	1	11	15	1	2	508
2019	428	7	1	11	14	0	4	465
2020	413	7	2	9	16	0	7	454
2021	410	7	3	10	17	0	13	460
2022	401	9	3	14	14	0	18	459
2023	413	8	1	19	12	0	17	470
2024	393	9	1	7	8	0	22	440

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 Caribou High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	508	18.9	26.8	39
2019	465	30.7	15.1	46
2020	454	31.4	14.4	44.7
2021	460	29.7	15.4	49.1
2022	459	30.6	15.0	42.7
2023	470	30.3	15.5	51.1
2024	440	28.3	15.5	48.4

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 Caribou High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	508	18.9	26.8	39
2019	465	30.7	15.1	46
2020	454	31.4	14.4	44.7
2021	460	29.7	15.4	49.1
2022	459	30.6	15.0	42.7
2023	470	30.3	15.5	51.1
2024	440	28.3	15.5	48.4

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 Caribou High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$10,588
2019	$13,177
2020	$13,254
2021	$15,076
2022	$14,757
2023	$15,075

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Caribou High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 58^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 93^rd of 123 High schools	24.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	465	470	1.1%
African American	7	8	14.3%
American Indian	14	12	14.3%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	11	19	72.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	428	413	3.5%
Two or More Races	4	17	325%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46%	51.1%	5%

Schools Near Caribou 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
Caribou High School	Public	9-12	308 Sweden St	Caribou	04736	Aroostook County	Regional School Unit 39	No	No	No	No	(207) 493-4260	440	28	15.5	48.4%	393 (89.3%)	9 (2.0%)	7 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.0%)	26.1	93^rd of 123 public high schools	24.4%		45.9	64^th of 98 public high schools	34.7%	29	54.3	39.8	30.6	$15,075
Washburn District High School	Public	9-12	33 School Street	Washburn	04786	Aroostook County	Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Admin District 45	No	No	No	No	(207) 455-4501	83	9	9.0	37.3%	73 (88.0%)	1 (1.2%)	3 (3.6%)	3 (3.6%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	42.2	57^th of 123 public high schools	53.7%					(n/a)	68.2	35.0		$18,633
ME School of Science & Mathematics	Public, Magnet	9-12	95 High Street	Limestone	04750	Aroostook County	ME School of Science & Mathematics	No	Yes	No	No	(207) 325-3600	100	10	10.3	3.0%	81 (81.0%)	3 (3.0%)	3 (3.0%)	7 (7.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.0%)								(n/a)				$00
Fort Fairfield Middle/High School	Public	6-12	28 High School Drive Suite B	Fort Fairfield	04742	Aroostook County	Regional School Unit 86/Maine School Admin District 20	No	No	No	No	(207) 472-3271	268	23	11.5	39.6%	251 (93.7%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	59.5	30^th of 123 public high schools	75.6%		34.2	77^th of 98 public high schools	21.4%	47	71.1	43.0	49.3	$15,909
Presque Isle High School	Public	9-12	16 Griffin St	Presque Isle	04769	Aroostook County	Regional School Unit 79/Maine School Admin District 01	No	No	No	No	(207) 764-0121	464	35	13.3	36.9%	407 (87.7%)	3 (0.6%)	16 (3.4%)	9 (1.9%)	19 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	47.8	45^th of 123 public high schools	63.4%		56.4	49^th of 98 public high schools	50.0%	4	61.1	50.0	37.1	$17,569
Easton Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	173 Center Road	Easton	04740	Aroostook County	Easton Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 488-7702	107	10	10.8	31.8%	104 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43.1	55^th of 123 public high schools	55.3%		64.3	33^rd of 98 public high schools	66.3%	22	54.9	39.2	61.5	$20,545

Frequently Asked Questions about Caribou High School

What schools feed into Caribou High School?

Caribou High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Caribou Community School

What is the racial makeup of Caribou High School?

Students at Caribou High School are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.

Is Caribou High School a good school?

Caribou High School ranks in the bottom 24.4% of Maine high schools.

How many students attend Caribou High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 440 students attended Caribou High School.

What district is Caribou High School in?

Regional School Unit 39

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