CALAIS MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
Calais Middle/High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Calais Public Schools school district, located in Calais, ME with about 282 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Calais Middle/High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Calais Middle/High School, located on Blue Devil Hill in Calais, Maine, serves as the primary educational hub for students in grades 6 through 12 for the Calais School District. Positioned near the U.S.-Canada border, the school functions as a focal point for the local community, emphasizing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.
The school is well-known for its "Blue Devil" school spirit, which plays a significant role in the campus culture through various athletic programs and student organizations. By housing both middle and high school students in one location, the institution aims to provide a consistent educational experience that fosters student growth from early adolescence through graduation. Through its dedicated faculty and community-focused approach, Calais Middle/High School strives to maintain a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique needs of students living in Washington County.
For more information, contact Calais Middle/High School at (207) 454-2591 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2591
CALAIS MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Calais, ME with about 282 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maine
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Calais Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 282
- Teachers:
- 24
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 282 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CALAIS MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 13.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.