Summary:
The Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Admin District 44 contains a single high school, Telstar High School, which serves students in the surrounding area. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 14th out of 123 Maine high schools in 2022-2023 to 72nd out of 119 in 2024-2025.
Telstar High School's academic proficiency rates have been mixed, with the school performing better than the district and state averages in some subjects, like Science in 2023-2024, but lagging behind in others, such as English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's four-year graduation rate was 87.8% in 2023-2024, while its chronic absenteeism rate was relatively high at 23.4%. Additionally, 38.69% of Telstar High School's students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024, indicating a significant socioeconomic need among the student population.
Overall, the data suggests that Telstar High School has faced challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance, with fluctuating rankings and mixed proficiency rates on standardized tests. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate and relatively high percentage of students from low-income families may be contributing factors to its performance. Further analysis and targeted interventions could help the school address these issues and improve student outcomes.
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