Fort Kent Community High School

MSAD 27
84 PLEASANT ST
Fort Kent, ME 04743
252 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Fort Kent Community High School (FKCHS) is a public secondary school located in the small, northern Maine town of Fort Kent, situated near the Canadian border. As the primary high school for the community and surrounding areas, it serves a relatively small student population, fostering an environment where faculty and students are able to develop close-knit relationships. The school is known for being deeply integrated into the local culture of the St. John Valley, often emphasizing a sense of community pride and rural values.

Academically and extracurricularly, FKCHS offers a standard high school curriculum supplemented by opportunities that reflect its unique geographic location, including strong ties to the University of Maine at Fort Kent. The school is particularly noted for its robust athletic programs, which serve as a central social hub for the town. Despite its remote location, the school prioritizes preparing students for life beyond the valley, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the local workforce, maintaining a reputation as a stable and supportive educational institution for the regional youth.
252
Total Students
21.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    239 (94.8 %)
  • Black
    5 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    5 (2.0 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.4 %)
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: MSAD 27
Phone: (207)834-5540
Website: http://chs.sad27.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 112
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 79
Grade 10 54
Grade 11 63
Grade 12 56
Gender Ratio