Below Average
#444 of 542 schools in ME
Dirigo High School
High School · Rsu 56 · Dixfield, ME
A Rsu 56 high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
145 Weld Street, Dixfield, ME 04224
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dirigo High School score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
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 65% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
43.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dirigo 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average455/100K
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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
$67,109
Median home value
$127,000
Median rent
$674/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hezion AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | 1–12 | 2.3 mi | 60 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rsu 56
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,810NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dirigo High School is listed in RSU 56; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dirigo High School
Dirigo High School is a public high school in Dixfield, ME, part of Rsu 56, serving approximately 233 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #444 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dirigo High School
What grades does Dirigo High School serve?
Dirigo High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dirigo High School?
Dirigo High School has an enrollment of approximately 233 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dirigo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dirigo High School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dirigo High School rank in ME?
Dirigo High School ranks #444 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Dirigo High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dirigo High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Dirigo High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dirigo High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Dirigo High School a charter school?
No, Dirigo High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dirigo High School a Title I school?
No, Dirigo High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dirigo High School?
43.8% of students at Dirigo 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
- 233
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Oxford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.9%
- Phone
- (207) 562-4201
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 04224)
- 3,077
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 04224; 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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