Washburn District High School

RSU 45/MSAD 45
33 School Street
Washburn, ME 04786
91 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Washburn District High School, located at 1359 Main Street in Washburn, Maine, serves as a central educational pillar for the local community in Aroostook County. As a relatively small rural institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment where students receive individualized attention. Its academic programs are designed to meet state standards while preparing students for a variety of post-secondary pathways, whether they choose to enter the workforce, enroll in vocational training, or pursue higher education at a college or university.

Beyond its core curriculum, Washburn District High School emphasizes the development of well-rounded individuals through its extracurricular offerings, which often include athletics, clubs, and community-focused initiatives. Because of its small size, the school cultivates a close-knit atmosphere where faculty, staff, and students work collaboratively to maintain a strong sense of school spirit and local identity. By focusing on both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, engaged citizens within the broader Maine community.
91
Total Students
9.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    86 (94.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (3.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.1 %)
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 45/MSAD 45
Phone: (207)455-4501
Website: http://www.msad45.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 91
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 29
Grade 10 25
Grade 11 12
Grade 12 25
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Caribou High School
RSU 39
470 Students
308 Sweden St
Caribou, ME 04736 (7.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th