Shead High School

Shead High School is a small public high school in Eastport, Maine, serving 83 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Eastport Public Schools district, which is ranked 172 out of 176 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shead High School has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages in standardized test scores, with only 34.62% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 21.74% proficient or better in Mathematics in the 2024-2025 school year. However, the school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 86.1% to 87.8% over the past five years. The school also faces high rates of chronic absenteeism, with the percentage of chronically absent students ranging from 10.7% to 40.3% over the past two school years. Additionally, Shead High School serves a population with a relatively low socioeconomic status, with 46.67% to 56.63% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years.

While the small size of Shead High School may offer some benefits, it also presents challenges in terms of resource allocation, course offerings, and extracurricular activities. Addressing the school's academic challenges, high rates of chronic absenteeism, and the socioeconomic factors affecting its student population will likely require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and provide a more equitable and supportive learning environment.