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#31 of 542 schools in ME

Top 6% in state

Schenck High School

High School · East Millinocket Public Schools · East Millinocket, ME

An East Millinocket Public Schools high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

45 North St Suite 1, East Millinocket, ME 04430

  • Math 90% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 90% proficient (2022)
  • 64.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+3.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency90% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency90% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency90% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)79% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate64.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$19,694
Chronic Absenteeism24.5%

Students at Schenck High School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency90%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency90%(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
35%
ELA
35%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2021*
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2022
Math
90%
ELA
90%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (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

52.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Schenck 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated889/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Millinocket), 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

$44,306

Median home value

$73,900

Median rent

$625/mo

College educated

22.5%

Homeownership

77.7%

Poverty rate

18.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04430; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 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.

East Millinocket Public Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$19,694NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Schenck High School is listed in East Millinocket Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Schenck High School

Schenck High School is a public high school in East Millinocket, ME, part of East Millinocket Public Schools, serving approximately 102 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #31 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Schenck High School

What grades does Schenck High School serve?

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

How many students attend Schenck High School?

Schenck High School has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Schenck High School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Schenck High School rank in ME?

Schenck High School ranks #31 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Schenck High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Schenck High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Schenck High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Schenck High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Schenck High School a charter school?

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

Is Schenck High School a Title I school?

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

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

52.9% of students at Schenck 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
102
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Penobscot County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.5%
4-Year Graduation
64.5%
Area population (ZIP 04430)
1,545
Area median age
43.9
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 04430; 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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