Summary:
Regional School Unit 61/Maine School Admin District 61 contains a single high school, Lake Region High School, which serves grades 9-12. The school has experienced a significant decline in its statewide ranking and rating over the past few years, dropping from 72nd out of 123 Maine high schools in 2022-2023 to 114th out of 119 in 2024-2025, with its rating decreasing from 2 stars to 0 stars out of 5.
Lake Region High School's academic performance is concerning, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science all falling below the district and state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate of 87.8% in 2023-2024 is slightly below the state average, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% in the same year is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, 43.55% of the school's students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Overall, the data suggests that Regional School Unit 61/Maine School Admin District 61 is facing significant challenges in supporting the academic success and engagement of students at Lake Region High School. The school's declining performance, high chronic absenteeism, and economic disadvantage among its student population indicate that targeted interventions and support may be necessary to improve student outcomes.
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