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Schenck High School

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Schenck High School ranks 30 th of 119 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

30^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 119 Maine High Schools

Better than 75% of Maine high schools

Summary

Schenck High School is a public high school located in East Millinocket, Maine, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 102 students. The school is part of the East Millinocket Public Schools district, which is ranked 44 out of 176 districts in Maine and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Schenck High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 30th out of 119 high schools in 2024-2025 (4-star rating) to 105th out of 114 high schools in 2018-2019 (0-star rating). Compared to the nearby Mattanawcook Academy (84th out of 119 high schools in 2024-2025, 2-star rating) and Stearns Junior-Senior High School (46th out of 119 high schools in 2024-2025, 3-star rating), Schenck High School has a higher ranking and rating in the most recent school year. However, the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.4% to 34.6% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.

On a positive note, Schenck High School outperformed the East Millinocket Public Schools district and the state of Maine in the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics in the 2024-2025 school year. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.3 to 10.8 in recent years. However, Schenck High School underperformed the state in Science proficiency, suggesting an area for improvement.

109

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,311

Per pupil spending ?

61.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

45 North St
East Millinocket, ME 04430

(207) 746-3511

District: East Millinocket Public Schools

Feeder schools for Schenck High School:

Elementary:

Opal Myrick Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Two or more races:

2.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 40th percentile in 2011 → 75th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 35 percentile points since 2011

✓Above the Maine median (75th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the Maine average (69% vs 88%)

!High chronic absenteeism (47% vs 23% Maine)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg52%

Maine avg53%

30^th of 119

Maine public high schools ?

Top 25%▲ up 69 pts since 2016

From bottom 5% (2016) to top 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

44^th of 176East Millinocket Public Schools among Maine districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	54.9	30 of 119	74.8%	★★★★☆
2024	12.9	110 of 121	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	38.5	67 of 123	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	18.0	105 of 114	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	20.5	96 of 114	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	28.4	85 of 111	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	12.7	105 of 111	5.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	22.3	93 of 106	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	40.5	60 of 107	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	39.1	63 of 105	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	38.3	64 of 103	37.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2019	49.7	37 of 92	59.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2019	13.2	84 of 92	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2019)60th percentile+52 vs school

Male (2019)9th percentile~ school

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts68%+5 vs state

Mathematics63%+14 vs state

Science27%-9 vs state

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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 (2024)
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
Schenck High School	Public	9-12	45 North St	East Millinocket	04430	Penobscot County	East Millinocket Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 746-3511	109	10	11.1	61.5%	102 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	54.9	30^th of 119 public high schools	74.8%		12.9	110^th of 121 public high schools	9.1%	80	68.4	63.2	27.3	$25,311
Stearns Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	199 State St	Millinocket	04462	Penobscot County	Millinocket Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 723-6430	229	20	11.6	65.9%	213 (93.0%)	8 (3.5%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	44.1	46^th of 119 public high schools	61.3%		49.9	44^th of 121 public high schools	63.6%	2	68.6	39.7	33.3	$24,378
Mattanawcook Academy	Public	9-12	33 Reed Drive	Lincoln	04457	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 67	No	No	No	No	(207) 794-6711	313	27	11.8	43.8%	298 (95.2%)	4 (1.3%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	29.2	84^th of 119 public high schools	29.4%		27.4	86^th of 121 public high schools	28.9%	2	53.6	49.1	26.2	$23,700

Frequently Asked Questions about Schenck High School

What is the racial makeup of Schenck High School?

Students at Schenck High School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Schenck High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 109 students attended Schenck High School.

Is Schenck High School a good school?

Schenck High School ranks 30^th of 119 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Schenck High School?

Schenck High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Opal Myrick Elementary School

What district is Schenck High School in?

East Millinocket Public Schools

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