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#228 of 542 schools in ME
Top 42% in state
Hermon High School
High School · Hermon Public Schools · Hermon, ME
A high school in Hermon, ME serving grades 9th – 12th.
2415 Route 2, Hermon, ME 04401
- Math 92% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hermon High School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 86%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 40 points since 2019, reaching 87% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
23.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hermon 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low204/100K
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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
$66,136
Median home value
$229,600
Median rent
$1,048/mo
College educated
36.6%
Homeownership
54.8%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penobscot Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 134 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hermon Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hermon High School is listed in Hermon Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hermon High School
Hermon High School is a public high school in Hermon, ME, part of Hermon Public Schools, serving approximately 567 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #228 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hermon High School
What grades does Hermon High School serve?
Hermon High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hermon High School?
Hermon High School has an enrollment of approximately 567 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermon High School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hermon High School rank in ME?
Hermon High School ranks #228 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Hermon High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hermon High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Hermon High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hermon High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hermon High School a charter school?
No, Hermon High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hermon High School a Title I school?
No, Hermon High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hermon High School?
23.8% of students at Hermon 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
- 567
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Penobscot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (207) 848-4027
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 04401)
- 44,418
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 04401; 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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