Sacopee Valley High School, founded 1967, is the public school for Maine School Administration District 55. It is located in Hiram, in the U.S. state of Maine. It was built to replace Porter High School, which is now the Porter Town Hall.
Serving 290 students in grades 9-12, Sacopee Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). 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 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sacopee Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Sacopee Valley High School's student population of 290 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1967
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sacopee Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sacopee Valley High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#237 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
93%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sacopee Valley High School's ranking?
Sacopee Valley High School is ranked #237 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Sacopee Valley High School often compared to?
Sacopee Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Telstar 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 49% 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 Sacopee Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Sacopee Valley High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Sacopee Valley High School?
290 students attend Sacopee Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sacopee Valley High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sacopee Valley High School?
Sacopee Valley High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sacopee Valley High School offer ?
Sacopee Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sacopee Valley High School part of?
Sacopee Valley High School is part of RSU 55/MSAD 55 School District.
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