Skowhegan Area High School

www.msad54.org/sahs

719 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Skowhegan Area High School, located at 61 Academy Circle in Skowhegan, Maine, serves as a primary educational pillar for students within the Maine School Administrative District 56 (MSAD 54). The school provides a comprehensive secondary education curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. As a focal point of the local community, the institution emphasizes a blend of academic rigor, extracurricular involvement, and vocational opportunities, aiming to support the diverse needs and interests of the student body.

In addition to its core academic programs, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community spirit, often centering around its athletic teams, the "Skowhegan Indians." The campus facilities are designed to accommodate a wide array of learning styles and social activities, promoting a collaborative environment between students, faculty, and the surrounding Skowhegan area. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and personal development, the school strives to equip its graduates with the necessary skills to contribute positively to their local community and beyond.

719

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Skowhegan Area High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	660
Hispanic	25
Black	4
Asian	6
Two or More	20
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
660 (91.8 %)
Hispanic
25 (3.5 %)
Two or More
20 (2.8 %)
Asian
6 (0.8 %)
Black
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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 54/MSAD 54
Phone:	(207)474-5511
Website:	http://www.msad54.org/sahs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	719
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	382
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 9 174

Grade 10 153

Grade 11 186

Grade 12 206