Jonesport-Beals High School

Moosabec CSD
180 Snare Creek Lane
Jonesport, ME 04649
68 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Jonesport-Beals High School, located in the coastal community of Jonesport, Maine, serves as a vital educational hub for students from the towns of Jonesport and Beals. As a small, rural institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Downeast Maine, often reflecting the tight-knit nature of the surrounding fishing and maritime community. Its size allows for a personalized learning environment where students benefit from closer relationships with faculty and a strong sense of school spirit.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school focuses on preparing its students for both higher education and the regional workforce. Despite its small enrollment, Jonesport-Beals offers a comprehensive curriculum and competitive athletic programs that serve as a focal point for community pride. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a modern economy while fostering a lasting connection to their unique coastal heritage.
68
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    65 (95.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.9 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.5 %)
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: Moosabec CSD
Phone: (207)497-5454
Website: http://www.jonesportbealshs.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 68
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 29
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 24
Grade 10 13
Grade 11 12
Grade 12 19
Gender Ratio