Serving 1,032 students in grades 9-12, Edward Little High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to 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 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,032 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 72% (Btm 50% in ME)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Edward Little High School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edward Little High School is 0.35, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edward Little High School?
The graduation rate of Edward Little High School is 72%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Edward Little High School?
1,032 students attend Edward Little High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Edward Little High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edward Little High School?
Edward Little High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edward Little High School offer ?
Edward Little High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Edward Little High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,032 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 72% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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