Buckfield Jr-Sr High School
222 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Buckfield Junior-Senior High School, located in the rural community of Buckfield, Maine, serves as a combined middle and high school (grades 7–12) within the Regional School Unit 10 (RSU 10) district. Situated on Morrill Street, the school acts as a focal point for the local community, emphasizing a small-town educational environment that fosters close relationships between students, faculty, and families. The institution is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while supporting the social and emotional development of its adolescent population.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Buckfield Jr-Sr High School places a significant emphasis on student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and community service initiatives. By serving both junior and senior high levels, the school creates a unique "family" atmosphere where older students often serve as mentors to the younger ones. The school’s mission generally focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce, all while maintaining the tight-knit spirit characteristic of rural Maine education.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Buckfield Jr-Sr High School places a significant emphasis on student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and community service initiatives. By serving both junior and senior high levels, the school creates a unique "family" atmosphere where older students often serve as mentors to the younger ones. The school’s mission generally focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce, all while maintaining the tight-knit spirit characteristic of rural Maine education.
222
Total Students
22.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 217 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| Black | 1 |
| Two or More | 3 |
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White217 (97.7 %)
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Two or More3 (1.4 %)
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Hispanic1 (0.5 %)
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Black1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | RSU 10 |
| Phone: | (207)336-2151 |
| Website: | http://www.rsu10.org/o/bjshs |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 222 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 22.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 107 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 14 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
43
Grade 8
32
Grade 9
41
Grade 10
37
Grade 11
34
Grade 12
35
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 43 |
| Grade 8 | 32 |
| Grade 9 | 41 |
| Grade 10 | 37 |
| Grade 11 | 34 |
| Grade 12 | 35 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 101 | 45.5% |
| Male | 121 | 54.5% |
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561 Students
High School 9th - 12th