Summary:
Calais Public Schools in Maine has only one high school, Calais Middle/High School, which serves grades 6-12. The school has consistently struggled with academic performance, ranking in the bottom quarter of Maine high schools over the past few years and earning a 0 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Calais Middle/High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than both the Calais Public Schools district and the state averages. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, which may be contributing to its academic challenges. Additionally, the school serves a population with a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges that could impact student learning and achievement.
Despite the school's low performance, it does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.5 to 1, which could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention and support for students. However, this alone does not appear to be enough to overcome the school's other performance issues. Addressing the academic, attendance, and socioeconomic challenges at Calais Middle/High School will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve outcomes for its students.
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