Ellsworth High School

Summary:

Ellsworth High School is a public high school in Ellsworth, Maine, serving 553 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 25, which is ranked 135 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ellsworth High School has a predominantly white student population, with 89.51% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the nearby Bucksport High School (89.89% white) and Mt. Desert Island High School (88.89% white). However, the school's academic performance has declined in recent years, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science all falling below state averages and the performance of the Ellsworth Public Schools district as a whole.

Ellsworth High School also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 46.6% to 51.5% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Bucksport High School (33.7%) and Mt. Desert Island High School (33.2%). The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 84.2% to 92.4%, which is lower than the nearby Bucksport High School (91.8%) and Mt. Desert Island High School (89.2%).


Detail:

Public 9-12

 24 Lejok Street
       Ellsworth, ME  04605


(207) 667-4722

District: Ellsworth Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
102nd of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,935 Help


Feeder schools for Ellsworth High School:

Elementary:    Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  553

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.5%
Two or more races:
4.0%
Hispanic:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ellsworth High School ranks worse than 82.9% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.18. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Ellsworth High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.5%), two or more races (4%), Hispanic (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ellsworth High School is 12.8. (See more...)
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Compare Ellsworth High School employs 42.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ellsworth High School is $15,935.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ellsworth High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Ellsworth High School 102nd of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Ellsworth High School in the ranking list.)

Ellsworth Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellsworth Public Schools 135th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ellsworth High School

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Rank History for all students at Ellsworth High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 45.32 54th 111 51.4%
2017 48.09 53rd 111 52.3%
2018 43.27 62nd 114 45.6%
2019 69.79 27th 114 76.3%
2021 81.38 22nd 82 73.2%
2022 47.48 61st 98 37.8%
2023 21.18 102nd 123 17.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ellsworth High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.43 15th 76 80.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Ellsworth High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.11 30th 92 67.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Ellsworth High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.33 22nd 92 76.1%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Ellsworth High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 427 4 3 7 2 0 17 0 460
2016 433 2 4 5 4 1 14 0 463
2017 436 2 2 5 4 1 13 0 463
2018 440 7 1 6 4 1 13 0 472
2019 437 8 1 12 4 1 12 0 475
2020 443 10 5 17 4 0 18 0 497
2021 454 4 2 20 5 0 19 0 504
2022 476 5 2 16 5 0 28 0 532
2023 495 6 2 19 7 2 22 0 553

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ellsworth High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 460 n/a n/a 32.8
2016 463 39.0 11.8 32
2017 463 36.4 12.7 34.6
2018 472 35.9 13.1 36.2
2019 475 35.9 13.2 38.3
2020 497 38.9 12.7 33
2021 504 39.9 12.6 34.3
2022 532 42.9 12.4 30.3
2023 553 42.9 12.8 27.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ellsworth High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 460 n/a n/a 32.8
2016 463 39.0 11.8 32
2017 463 36.4 12.7 34.6
2018 472 35.9 13.1 36.2
2019 475 35.9 13.2 38.3
2020 497 38.9 12.7 33
2021 504 39.9 12.6 34.3
2022 532 42.9 12.4 30.3
2023 553 42.9 12.8 27.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ellsworth High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,063
2019 $13,427
2020 $13,692
2021 $16,283
2022 $16,428
2023 $15,935

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ellsworth High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 27th of 114 High schoolsRanks 102nd of 123 High schools
 59.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students475553
 16.4%
African American86
 25%
American Indian47
 75%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic1219
 58.3%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White437495
 13.3%
Two or More Races1222
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.3%27.1%
 11.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ellsworth High School

Students at Ellsworth High School are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% African American.

Ellsworth High School ranks in the bottom 17.1% of Maine high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 553 students attended Ellsworth High School.

Ellsworth High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School


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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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