Summary:
Regional School Unit 70/Maine School Admin District 70 contains a single high school, Hodgdon Middle/High School, which serves students in grades 6-12. The school has a predominantly white student population, with a relatively diverse mix of Hispanic, Native American, and multiracial students. However, Hodgdon Middle/High School's academic performance is a concern, with proficiency rates in Mathematics and Science notably lower than the district and state averages.
Hodgdon Middle/High School's four-year graduation rate of 84.3% is below the state average, and the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 37.8%, which can negatively impact student learning. Additionally, a significant portion of the student population, 63.64%, is eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower socioeconomic status that may present additional challenges in terms of educational resources and support.
Despite these challenges, Hodgdon Middle/High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.2, which could be an asset in providing more personalized attention to students. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, from 11th out of 82 schools in 2020-2021 to 53rd out of 123 schools in 2022-2023, suggesting inconsistent academic performance or changes in the school's relative standing compared to other Maine high schools.
