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#179 of 542 schools in ME

Top 33% in state

Nokomis Regional High School

High School · Rsu 19 · Newport, ME

A Rsu 19 high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

291 Williams Road Suite 2, Newport, ME 04953

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

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+2.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics8.7Excellent25%
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.)82% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation18.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$16,864
Chronic Absenteeism42.1%

Students at Nokomis Regional High School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).

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

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 60 points since 2019, reaching 90% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2022
Math
92%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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

40.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Nokomis Regional 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,139/100K

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

$62,708

Median home value

$213,400

Median rent

$884/mo

College educated

28.9%

Homeownership

74.5%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04953; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
18.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
5 boys'·8 girls'·21 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
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 19

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$16,864NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Nokomis Regional High School is listed in RSU 19; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Nokomis Regional High School

Nokomis Regional High School is a public high school in Newport, ME, part of Rsu 19, serving approximately 610 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #179 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nokomis Regional High School

What grades does Nokomis Regional High School serve?

Nokomis Regional High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Nokomis Regional High School?

Nokomis Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 610 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nokomis Regional High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Nokomis Regional High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nokomis Regional High School rank in ME?

Nokomis Regional High School ranks #179 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Nokomis Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Nokomis Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Nokomis Regional High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nokomis Regional High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Nokomis Regional High School a charter school?

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

Is Nokomis Regional High School a Title I school?

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

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

40.5% of students at Nokomis Regional 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
610
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Penobscot County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.1%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 04953)
3,145
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
49.9
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 04953; 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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