Very Good
#148 of 542 schools in ME
Top 27% in state
Caribou High School
High School · Rsu 39 · Caribou, ME
A Rsu 39 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
308 Sweden St, Caribou, ME 04736
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Caribou High School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 6-year record (2017–2022), then recovered 45 points since 2019, reaching 82% in 2022.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Caribou 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low132/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,189
Median home value
$125,300
Median rent
$696/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04736; 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.
Rsu 39
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Caribou High School is listed in RSU 39; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Caribou High School
Caribou High School is a public high school in Caribou, ME, part of Rsu 39, serving approximately 440 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #148 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Caribou High School
What grades does Caribou High School serve?
Caribou High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Caribou High School?
Caribou High School has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caribou High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caribou High School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Caribou High School rank in ME?
Caribou High School ranks #148 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Caribou High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Caribou High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Caribou High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Caribou High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Caribou High School a charter school?
No, Caribou High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Caribou High School a Title I school?
No, Caribou High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Caribou High School?
48.4% of students at Caribou 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
- 440
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Aroostook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.1%
- Phone
- (207) 493-4260
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 04736)
- 9,107
- Area average commute
- 17.3 min
- Area median age
- 50.8
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 04736; 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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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