SKOWHEGAN AREA HIGH SCHOOL

Skowhegan Area High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the RSU 54/MSAD 54 school district, located in Skowhegan, ME with about 814 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 57 teachers, Skowhegan Area High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Skowhegan Area High School, located at 61 Academy Circle in Skowhegan, Maine, serves as a primary educational pillar for students within the Maine School Administrative District 56 (MSAD 54). The school provides a comprehensive secondary education curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. As a focal point of the local community, the institution emphasizes a blend of academic rigor, extracurricular involvement, and vocational opportunities, aiming to support the diverse needs and interests of the student body.

In addition to its core academic programs, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community spirit, often centering around its athletic teams, the "Skowhegan Indians." The campus facilities are designed to accommodate a wide array of learning styles and social activities, promoting a collaborative environment between students, faculty, and the surrounding Skowhegan area. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and personal development, the school strives to equip its graduates with the necessary skills to contribute positively to their local community and beyond.

For more information, contact Skowhegan Area High School at (207) 474-5511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

61 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
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SKOWHEGAN AREA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Skowhegan, ME with about 814 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maine

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
RSU 54/MSAD 54
Total Students:
814
Teachers:
57.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 814 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SKOWHEGAN AREA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
95.2%
Two or more races
1.7%
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%
Asian
0.9%
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

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.