Bucksport High School

RSU 25
102 Broadway
Bucksport, ME 04416
356 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Bucksport High School, located at 102 Broadway in Bucksport, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Regional School Unit (RSU) 25. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive secondary education that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. By fostering a supportive and collaborative environment, the school aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military.

Beyond its core curriculum, Bucksport High School plays an active role in the social and cultural life of the town. The school encourages student participation in a wide array of athletics, arts programs, and academic clubs, which are designed to build leadership skills and personal character. With a focus on community engagement and personalized learning, the school remains dedicated to nurturing the potential of its students while maintaining the small-town values and school spirit that define the Bucksport area.
356
Total Students
27.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    320 (89.9 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (4.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (3.9 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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 25
Phone: (207)469-6650
Website: http://bhs.rsu25.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 139
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 86
Grade 10 98
Grade 11 87
Grade 12 85
Gender Ratio