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#377 of 542 schools in ME

Narraguagus High School

High School · Rsu 37/msad 37 · Harrington, ME

A Rsu 37/msad 37 high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1611 Main Street, Harrington, ME 04643

  • Math 82% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2022)
  • 64.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+2.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)82% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate64.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$20,282
Chronic Absenteeism67.1%

Students at Narraguagus High School score 77% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency82%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 45 points since 2019, reaching 77% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
82%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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

39.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Narraguagus 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average352/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$62,344

Median home value

$147,300

College educated

28.4%

Homeownership

77.8%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04643; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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 verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Rsu 37/msad 37

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$20,282NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Narraguagus High School is listed in RSU 37/MSAD 37; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Narraguagus High School

Narraguagus High School is a public high school in Harrington, ME, part of Rsu 37/msad 37, serving approximately 319 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #377 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Narraguagus High School

What grades does Narraguagus High School serve?

Narraguagus High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Narraguagus High School?

Narraguagus High School has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Narraguagus High School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Narraguagus High School rank in ME?

Narraguagus High School ranks #377 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Narraguagus High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Narraguagus High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Narraguagus High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Narraguagus High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Narraguagus High School a charter school?

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

Is Narraguagus High School a Title I school?

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

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

39.5% of students at Narraguagus 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
319
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
67.1%
4-Year Graduation
64.5%
Area population (ZIP 04643)
864
Area median age
47.1
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 04643; 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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