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Ellsworth High School

High School · Ellsworth Public Schools · Ellsworth, ME

A high school in Ellsworth, ME serving grades 9th – 12th.

24 Lejok Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605

  • Math 87% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+5.91 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2022
TrendImproving
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)84% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation10.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$18,856
Chronic Absenteeism49.8%

Students at Ellsworth High School score 82% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 84%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 35 points since 2019, reaching 82% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).

Show all 9 years
2014
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
87%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ellsworth 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,553/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ellsworth), 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

$72,083

Median home value

$230,900

Median rent

$983/mo

College educated

39.3%

Homeownership

74.6%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Ellsworth Public Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$18,856NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ellsworth High School is listed in Ellsworth Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ellsworth High School

Ellsworth High School is a public high school in Ellsworth, ME, part of Ellsworth Public Schools, serving approximately 536 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #313 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ellsworth High School

What grades does Ellsworth High School serve?

Ellsworth High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Ellsworth High School?

Ellsworth High School has an enrollment of approximately 536 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellsworth High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ellsworth High School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ellsworth High School rank in ME?

Ellsworth High School ranks #313 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Ellsworth High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ellsworth High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Ellsworth High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ellsworth High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Is Ellsworth High School a charter school?

No, Ellsworth High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ellsworth High School a Title I school?

No, Ellsworth High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ellsworth High School?

33.2% of students at Ellsworth 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
536
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hancock County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.8%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 04605)
14,695
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
43.6
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 04605; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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