Serving 750 students in grades 9-12, Deering High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Deering High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deering High School is 0.69, 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.
Deering High School is ranked #497 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Deering High School often compared to?
Deering High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Portland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deering High School?
The graduation rate of Deering High School is 84%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Deering High School?
750 students attend Deering High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Deering High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deering High School?
Deering High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Deering High School offer ?
Deering High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Deering High School part of?
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