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#271 of 542 schools in ME
Top 50% in state
Washburn District High School
High School · Rsu 45/msad 45 · Washburn, ME
A Rsu 45/msad 45 high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1359 Main Street, Washburn, ME 04786
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Washburn District High School score 70% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 20 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 27 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Washburn District 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 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low132/100K
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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
$48,235
Median home value
$104,900
Median rent
$476/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04786; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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 45/msad 45
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,479NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washburn District High School is listed in RSU 45/MSAD 45; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washburn District High School
Washburn District High School is a public high school in Washburn, ME, part of Rsu 45/msad 45, serving approximately 83 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #271 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washburn District High School
What grades does Washburn District High School serve?
Washburn District High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Washburn District High School?
Washburn District High School has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washburn District High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washburn District High School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washburn District High School rank in ME?
Washburn District High School ranks #271 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Washburn District High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Washburn District High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Washburn District High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washburn District High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Washburn District High School a charter school?
No, Washburn District High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washburn District High School a Title I school?
No, Washburn District High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washburn District High School?
37.3% of students at Washburn District 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
- 83
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Aroostook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.2%
- Phone
- (207) 455-4501
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 04786)
- 1,686
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 04786; 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
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