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#135 of 542 schools in ME

Top 25% in state

Morse High School

High School · Rsu 01 - Lkrsu · Bath, ME

A Rsu 01 - Lkrsu high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

826 Shipbuilder Drive, Bath, ME 04530

  • Math 92% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+3.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics8.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency92% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency90% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)83% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation14.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$23,130
Chronic Absenteeism31.6%

Students at Morse High School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency92%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 35 points since 2019, reaching 90% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2021*
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2022
Math
92%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

37.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Morse 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 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated789/100K

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

$78,482

Median home value

$306,900

Median rent

$980/mo

College educated

42.7%

Homeownership

68.5%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
14.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·27 teams (incl. JV)·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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hyde SchoolPrivate · tuition8.48–121.1 mi85Compare →
Chop Point SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6K–124.6 mi79Compare →
Pathways Merry Meeting CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–124.6 mi12Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Rsu 01 - Lkrsu

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$23,130NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Morse High School is listed in RSU 01 - LKRSU; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Morse High School

Morse High School is a public high school in Bath, ME, part of Rsu 01 - Lkrsu, serving approximately 629 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #135 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Morse High School

What grades does Morse High School serve?

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

How many students attend Morse High School?

Morse High School has an enrollment of approximately 629 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Morse High School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Morse High School rank in ME?

Morse High School ranks #135 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Morse High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Morse 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 Morse High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Morse High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Morse High School a charter school?

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

Is Morse High School a Title I school?

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

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

37.2% of students at Morse 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
629
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Sagadahoc County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.6%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 04530)
11,564
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
47.2
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 04530; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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