Serving 237 students in grades 6-12, Wiscasset Middle/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 65-69% (which is lower 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 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wiscasset Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Wiscasset Middle/high School's student population of 237 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Wiscasset Middle/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 Wiscasset Middle/high School is 0.19, 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
#397 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
3%
5%
White
90%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wiscasset Middle/high School's ranking?
Wiscasset Middle/high School is ranked #397 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% 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 Wiscasset Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Wiscasset Middle/high School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wiscasset Middle/high School?
237 students attend Wiscasset Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Wiscasset Middle/high School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wiscasset Middle/high School?
Wiscasset Middle/high School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wiscasset Middle/high School offer ?
Wiscasset Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wiscasset Middle/high School part of?
Wiscasset Middle/high School is part of Wiscasset School District.
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