Serving 1,107 students in grades 9-12, Bangor High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 93% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Bangor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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Bangor High School's student population of 1,107 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
Bangor High School ranks within the top 10% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bangor High School is 0.32, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#50 out of 512 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
3%
5%
White
82%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Bangor High School is ranked #50 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Bangor High School often compared to?
Bangor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hampden Academy, Brewer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bangor High School?
The graduation rate of Bangor High School is 82%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Bangor High School?
1,107 students attend Bangor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Bangor High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bangor High School?
Bangor High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bangor High School offer ?
Bangor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bangor High School part of?
Bangor High School is part of Bangor School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 12/26/2017The school does a great job serving a large, economically and socially diverse community. The school has a large number of AP courses and regularly ranks in the top in the state in math, debate and other academic competitions. It has a large sports and arts program as well.2 8/29/2013School's ok academically, but very poor as far as concerns, cares and responding to students with medical needs. Will be transferring my child to a smaller high school with hopes of better results.Review Bangor High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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The school does a great job serving a large, economically and socially diverse community. The school has a large number of AP courses and regularly ranks in the top in the state in math, debate and other academic competitions. It has a large sports and arts program as well.
School's ok academically, but very poor as far as concerns, cares and responding to students with medical needs. Will be transferring my child to a smaller high school with hopes of better results.
Review Bangor High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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