Mt Blue High School

Summary:

Mt Blue High School is a public high school located in Farmington, Maine, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 733 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 09 district, which is ranked 140 out of 177 districts in Maine and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Mt Blue High School has a predominantly white student population, with 92.09% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the state average and the racial makeup of the surrounding schools. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 53 out of 114 Maine high schools in 2018-2019 to 94 out of 123 in 2022-2023, placing it in the bottom quarter of high schools in the state. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 76.0% in 2021-2022 to 85.4% in 2022-2023, which is still below the state average. One of the most significant concerns is the high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 48.0% in 2021-2022 before dropping to 35.9% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average and the surrounding schools.

Academically, Mt Blue High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all below the state and district averages, with the school's 2022-2023 proficiency rates at 51.79% in ELA, 44.97% in Math, and 26.67% in Science. When compared to nearby high schools, such as Maranacook Community High School, Mt Blue High School generally performs worse in terms of statewide ranking, test scores, and graduation rates. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.06% to 44.75% over the past three school years, which is higher than the surrounding schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

129 Seamon Rd
Farmington, ME 04938

(207) 778-3561

District: Regional School Unit 09

SchoolDigger Rank:
94^th of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,702

Feeder schools for Mt Blue High School:

Elementary:

Academy Hill School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 703

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.7%

Hispanic:

2.6%

African American:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mt Blue High School ranks worse than 76.4% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.54. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mt Blue 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 (93.7%), Hispanic (2.6%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mt Blue High School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare Mt Blue High School employs 49.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mt Blue High School is $14,702.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Mt Blue High School 94^th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Mt Blue High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 09:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 09 140^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mt Blue High School

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Rank History for all students at Mt Blue High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2015	11.19	73^rd	98	25.5%
2016	22.20	93^rd	111	16.2%
2017	54.47	40^th	111	64.0%
2018	34.91	74^th	114	35.1%
2019	42.46	53^rd	114	53.5%
2021	68.85	46^th	82	43.9%
2022	36.67	75^th	98	23.5%
2023	25.54	94^th	123	23.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt Blue High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	35.68	47^th	76	38.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Mt Blue High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	26.32	66^th	92	28.3%
2021	72.24	12^th	22	45.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Mt Blue High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	49.86	38^th	92	58.7%
2021	61.49	12^th	22	45.5%

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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 Mt Blue High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	698	5	10	16	1	1	7	738
2014	665	6	7	14	2	2	13	709
2015	634	4	5	11	2	1	18	675
2016	644	2	5	10	4	1	21	687
2017	618	4	5	10	2	0	16	655
2018	642	7	7	7	0	0	12	675
2019	680	9	10	8	1	0	7	715
2020	688	9	10	17	1	0	9	734
2021	668	7	14	22	2	0	9	722
2022	662	12	16	21	0	0	10	721
2023	675	9	9	25	1	1	13	733
2024	659	10	6	18	0	0	10	703

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 Mt Blue High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	738	50.9	14.4	43.9
2014	709	54.5	12.9	50.6
2015	675	50.0	13.5	46.7
2016	687	50.0	13.7	45.3
2017	655	50.0	13.1	43.8
2018	675	51.0	13.2	42.2
2019	715	52.4	13.6	40.7
2020	734	54.5	13.4	35.6
2021	722	52.8	13.6	44.5
2022	721	51.1	14.1	36.1
2023	733	54.0	13.5	44.7
2024	703	49.8	14.1	50.5

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 Mt Blue High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	738	50.9	14.4	43.9
2014	709	54.5	12.9	50.6
2015	675	50.0	13.5	46.7
2016	687	50.0	13.7	45.3
2017	655	50.0	13.1	43.8
2018	675	51.0	13.2	42.2
2019	715	52.4	13.6	40.7
2020	734	54.5	13.4	35.6
2021	722	52.8	13.6	44.5
2022	721	51.1	14.1	36.1
2023	733	54.0	13.5	44.7
2024	703	49.8	14.1	50.5

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 Mt Blue High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$11,998
2019	$11,863
2020	$12,174
2021	$14,103
2022	$13,933
2023	$14,702

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt Blue High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 53^rd of 114 High schools	Ranks 94^th of 123 High schools	29.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	715	733	2.5%
African American	9	9
American Indian	1	1
Asian	10	9	10%
Hispanic	8	25	212.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	680	675	0.7%
Two or More Races	7	13	85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.7%	44.7%	4%

Schools Near Mt Blue 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
Mt Blue High School	Public	9-12	129 Seamon Rd	Farmington	04938	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 09	No	No	No	No	(207) 778-3561	703	50	14.1	50.5%	659 (93.7%)	10 (1.4%)	18 (2.6%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.4%)	25.5	94^th of 123 public high schools	23.6%		36.7	75^th of 98 public high schools	23.5%	19	51.8	45.0	26.7	$14,702
Spruce Mountain High School	Public	9-12	33 Community Drive	Jay	04239	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 73	No	No	No	No	(207) 897-4336	427	35	12.3	54.3%	402 (94.1%)	6 (1.4%)	8 (1.9%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	36.4	70^th of 123 public high schools	43.1%		82.5	9^th of 98 public high schools	90.8%	61	66.7	30.6	32.1	$18,613
Dirigo High School	Public	9-12	145 Weld Street	Dixfield	04224	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 56	No	No	No	No	(207) 562-4201	233	16	14.3	43.8%	214 (91.8%)	2 (0.9%)	11 (4.7%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	6.4	121^st of 123 public high schools	1.6%					(n/a)	45.1	18.9	20.4	$18,710
Madison Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	486 Main Street	Madison	04950	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 59/Maine School Admin District 59	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 696-3395	239	26	9.1	56.9%	229 (95.8%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)								(n/a)
Maranacook Community High School	Public	9-12	2250 Millard Harrison Drive	Readfield	04355	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	No	(207) 685-4923	370	34	10.8	17.0%	353 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	45.3	47^th of 123 public high schools	61.8%		51.2	58^th of 98 public high schools	40.8%	11	62.1	46.3	36.6	$18,453
Carrabec High School	Public	9-12	160 N Main St	North Anson	04958	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74	No	No	No	No	(207) 635-2296	191	17	11.5	56.5%	184 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	28.7	88^th of 123 public high schools	28.5%					(n/a)	45.7	37.0	40.9	$22,441
Mt Abram Regional High School	Public	9-12	1513 Salem Road	Strong	04983	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Admin District 58	No	No	No	No	(207) 678-2701	224	16	14.0	50.4%	203 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)	41.4	59^th of 123 public high schools	52.0%					(n/a)	59.7	42.1	40.4	$18,003

Frequently Asked Questions about Mt Blue High School

What is the racial makeup of Mt Blue High School?

Students at Mt Blue High School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Mt Blue High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 703 students attended Mt Blue High School.

What schools feed into Mt Blue High School?

Mt Blue High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Academy Hill School

What district is Mt Blue High School in?

Regional School Unit 09

Is Mt Blue High School a good school?

Mt Blue High School ranks in the bottom 23.6% of Maine high schools.

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