Serving 220 students in grades 10-12, Spruce Mountain High School South 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 was 30-39% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
220 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
98%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)80-84%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% ME state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spruce Mountain High School South?
The graduation rate of Spruce Mountain High School South is 80-84%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%.
How many students attend Spruce Mountain High School South?
220 students attend Spruce Mountain High School South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Spruce Mountain High School South students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spruce Mountain High School South?
Spruce Mountain High School South has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Spruce Mountain High School South offer ?
Spruce Mountain High School South offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Spruce Mountain High School South part of?
Spruce Mountain High School South is part of Regional School Unit 73 School District.
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