Calais Middle/High School

Calais Public Schools
34 Blue Devil Hill Suite 2
Calais, ME 04619
325 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
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.
325
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    249 (76.6 %)
  • American Indian
    51 (15.7 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (4.3 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
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: Calais Public Schools
Phone: (207)454-2591
Website: http://calaisschools.org/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 167
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 7 34
Grade 8 33
Grade 9 58
Grade 10 65
Grade 11 65
Grade 12 70
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Woodland Jr-Sr High School
Baileyville Public Schools
182 Students
14 First Avenue
Baileyville, ME 04694 (7.9 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th