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#251 of 542 schools in ME

Top 46% in state

Oceanside High School

High School · Rsu 13 · Rockland, ME

A Rsu 13 high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

400 Broadway, Rockland, ME 04841

  • Math 92% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 82% proficient (2022)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change+7.99 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2022
TrendImproving
Academics7.9Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency92% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)82% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
College Readiness4.2Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation7.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$23,258
Chronic Absenteeism52.4%

Students at Oceanside High School score 87% 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 Proficiency82%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2016–2022), then recovered 50 points since 2019, reaching 87% in 2022.

Show all 7 years
2016
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
92%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)

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

Based on 14 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

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Oceanside 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,955/100K

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

$55,276

Median home value

$234,400

Median rent

$986/mo

College educated

35.6%

Homeownership

63.1%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04841; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
7.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·24 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pen Bay Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3PK–90.7 mi102Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Rsu 13

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$23,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oceanside High School is listed in RSU 13; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oceanside High School

Oceanside High School is a public high school in Rockland, ME, part of Rsu 13, serving approximately 511 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #251 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oceanside High School

What grades does Oceanside High School serve?

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

How many students attend Oceanside High School?

Oceanside High School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Oceanside High School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oceanside High School rank in ME?

Oceanside High School ranks #251 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Oceanside High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oceanside High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Oceanside High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oceanside High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Is Oceanside High School a charter school?

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

Is Oceanside High School a Title I school?

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

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

39.5% of students at Oceanside 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
511
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Knox County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.4%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 04841)
6,991
Area median age
45.8
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 04841; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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