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High Schools in Regional School Unit 26

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DistrictRegional School Unit 2630^th of 176 Maine districtsFull district overview →

School

337

Students

Top rankedOrono High School27^th of 119 Maine high schools

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Summary:

Regional School Unit 26 in Maine is home to Orono High School, a standout institution that consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state. With a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking between 20th and 27th, Orono High School has established itself as a premier educational destination within the region.

Orono High School boasts impressive academic achievements, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's four-year graduation rate of 87.8% is a testament to its commitment to student success. While the chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% is slightly higher than the state average, the school's low 11.3 student-teacher ratio suggests a focus on personalized attention and support for its diverse student population, with 32.52% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Overall, Regional School Unit 26 is fortunate to have Orono High School as its flagship institution, providing a well-rounded educational experience and consistently strong academic performance that sets it apart from other schools in the area. The school's balanced test scores, high graduation rates, and commitment to serving a diverse student body make it an attractive choice for families seeking a high-quality public education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MEA English Language Arts (2025)	MEA Mathematics (2025)	MEA Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Orono High School	Public	9-12	14 Goodridge Drive	Orono	04473	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 26	No	No	No	No	(207) 866-4916	337	32	10.6	40.9%	289 (85.8%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (3.0%)	6 (1.8%)	14 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.7%)	55.7	27^th of 119 public high schools	77.3%		64.9	20^th of 121 public high schools	83.5%	7	58.7	56.0	44.6	$21,656

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Regional School Unit 34	2.95 mi	5	136^th
Veazie Public Schools	3.74 mi	1	19^th
Regional School Unit 63/Maine School Admin District 63	3.79 mi	3	34^th
Milford Public Schools	4.53 mi	1	119^th
Indian Island School	4.87 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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