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Jonesport-Beals High School

Public Grades 9-12

Summary

Jonesport-Beals High School is a small public high school in Jonesport, Maine, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 58. The school is part of the Moosabec Central School District, which is ranked 158 out of 177 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jonesport-Beals High School has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 9th out of 103 Maine high schools in 2009-2010 to a low of 108th out of 114 in 2018-2019. In the most recent school year, the school ranked 101st out of 121 Maine high schools, with a 1-star rating. In comparison, the nearby Machias Memorial High School and Narraguagus High School have consistently ranked lower than Jonesport-Beals High School. The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 86.4% to 100% over the past few years, which is comparable to the graduation rates of the nearby schools.

One area of concern is the significant increase in chronic absenteeism at Jonesport-Beals High School, from 25.5% in 2022-2023 to 56.9% in 2023-2024. The nearby schools also have high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be impacting academic performance. In terms of academic performance, Jonesport-Beals High School has shown mixed results, with 55% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 50% proficient or better in Science, which is higher than the state averages. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 30.77% to 51.72% over the past few years, indicating potential socioeconomic challenges in the community.

Students ?

9.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$36,880

Per pupil spending ?

55.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

180 Snare Creek Lane
Jonesport, ME 04649

(207) 497-5454

District: Moosabec Central School District

Feeder schools for Jonesport-Beals High School:

Elementary:	Beals Elementary School
	Jonesport Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.3%

Hispanic:

1.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 91st percentile in 2010 → 17th in 2024

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Maine average (86%)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maine average (55% vs 65% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (43% vs 23% Maine)

!Ranking has slipped — down 74 percentile points since 2010

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school55%

District avg53%

Maine avg65%

Not ranked this year

Jonesport-Beals High School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

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
2024	20.3	101 of 121	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	49.7	42 of 123	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	10.6	108 of 114	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	43.1	63 of 114	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	38.0	67 of 111	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	33.5	79 of 106	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	67.3	26 of 107	75.7%	★★★★☆
2011	54.4	43 of 105	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	88.1	9 of 103	91.3%	★★★★★

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Schools Near Jonesport-Beals High School

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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
Jonesport-Beals High School	Public	9-12	180 Snare Creek Lane	Jonesport	04649	Washington County	Moosabec Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 497-5454	59	6	9.2	55.9%	58 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$36,880
Narraguagus High School	Public	7-12	1611 Main Street	Harrington	04643	Washington County	Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Admin District 37	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 483-2746	291	24	12.2	55.3%	231 (79.4%)	2 (0.7%)	48 (16.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	24.3	93^rd of 119 public high schools	21.8%		17.2	105^th of 121 public high schools	13.2%	12	52.3	36.6	34.5	$19,911
Machias Memorial High School	Public	9-12	1 Bulldog Lane	Machias	04654	Washington County	Machias Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 255-3812	173	17	10.3	63.6%	159 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.8%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	11.1	113^th of 119 public high schools	5.0%		10.3	114^th of 121 public high schools	5.8%	1	40.6	30.3	25.0	$17,900

Frequently Asked Questions about Jonesport-Beals High School

What is the racial makeup of Jonesport-Beals High School?

Students at Jonesport-Beals High School are 98% White, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Jonesport-Beals High School in?

Moosabec Central School District

What schools feed into Jonesport-Beals High School?

Jonesport-Beals High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Beals Elementary School
Elementary : Jonesport Elementary School

How many students attend Jonesport-Beals High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 59 students attended Jonesport-Beals High School.

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