Spruce Mountain High School

RSU 73
33 Community Drive
Jay, ME 04239
408 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Spruce Mountain High School, located in Jay, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Regional School Unit 73 (RSU 73) district, which encompasses the towns of Jay, Livermore, and Livermore Falls. The school was formed through the consolidation of the former Jay and Livermore Falls high schools, creating a unified campus designed to offer a broader range of academic and extracurricular opportunities for students in the rural Androscoggin County area. The school community emphasizes a commitment to fostering student success through a blend of traditional academics, vocational training, and community engagement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Spruce Mountain High School is known for its active school spirit and a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented activities that help prepare students for life after graduation. The facility on Community Drive serves as a focal point for the surrounding towns, often hosting local events that bridge the gap between the student body and the broader community. By focusing on both personal growth and academic rigor, the school strives to provide a supportive environment that reflects the values and identity of the unique Maine region it serves.
408
Total Students
35.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    385 (94.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    7 (1.7 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
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 73
Phone: (207)897-4336
Website: http://smhs.rsu73.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 210
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37

* 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 9 111
Grade 10 106
Grade 11 101
Grade 12 90
Gender Ratio