Very Good
#128 of 542 schools in ME
Top 23% in state
Boothbay Region High School
High School · Boothbay-boothbay Hbr CSD · Boothbay Harbor, ME
A Boothbay-boothbay Hbr CSD high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
236 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
- Math 95% proficient (2022)
- Reading 85% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Boothbay Region High School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 88%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 40 points since 2019, reaching 90% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Boothbay Region High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average664/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boothbay Harbor), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,000
Median home value
$369,600
Median rent
$727/mo
College educated
45.4%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04538; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Boothbay-boothbay Hbr CSD
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $26,325NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Boothbay Region High School is listed in Boothbay-Boothbay Hbr CSD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boothbay Region High School
Boothbay Region High School is a public high school in Boothbay Harbor, ME, part of Boothbay-boothbay Hbr CSD, serving approximately 171 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #128 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boothbay Region High School
What grades does Boothbay Region High School serve?
Boothbay Region High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Boothbay Region High School?
Boothbay Region High School has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boothbay Region High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boothbay Region High School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boothbay Region High School rank in ME?
Boothbay Region High School ranks #128 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Boothbay Region High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Boothbay Region High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Boothbay Region High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boothbay Region High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Boothbay Region High School a charter school?
No, Boothbay Region High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Boothbay Region High School a Title I school?
No, Boothbay Region High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boothbay Region High School?
15.8% of students at Boothbay Region High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 171
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.5%
- Phone
- (207) 633-2421
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 04538)
- 1,688
- Area median age
- 64.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04538; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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