Casco Bay High School

Summary:

Casco Bay High School is a public high school located in Portland, Maine, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 382 students. The school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and high graduation rates compared to nearby schools.

Casco Bay High School has a more racially diverse student body than surrounding schools, with 53.4% White, 27.49% African American, 7.85% Hispanic, and 6.28% Asian students. Academically, the school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 69.23% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 46.25% in Mathematics. Additionally, Casco Bay High School maintains high four-year graduation rates, at 93.5% in 2021-2022 and 91.0% in 2020-2021, significantly higher than the nearby Portland High School (77.2%) and Deering High School (66.4%).

However, Casco Bay High School faces some challenges, including a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, from 26.4% in 2020-2021 to 33.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Portland High School (34.3%) and Deering High School (45.4%). Additionally, the school struggles to serve students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 65 out of 76 Maine high schools for its performance with low-income students in the 2018-2019 school year. When compared to high-performing schools like Scarborough High School and Greely High School, Casco Bay High School lags behind in some academic metrics, suggesting room for improvement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 196 Allen Avenue
       Portland, ME  04103


(207) 874-8160

District: Portland Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
43rd of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,387 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  382

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.4%
African American:
27.5%
Hispanic:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34% Help


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Compare Details Casco Bay High School ranks better than 65% of high schools in Maine. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Portland Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.68. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Casco Bay High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Casco Bay High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Portland Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (53.4%), African American (27.5%), Hispanic (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Casco Bay High School is 12.8. 1 high schools in the Portland Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Casco Bay High School employs 29.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Casco Bay High School is $16,387, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Portland Public Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Casco Bay High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Casco Bay High School 43rd of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Casco Bay High School in the ranking list.)

Portland Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Portland Public Schools 119th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Casco Bay High School

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Rank History for all students at Casco Bay High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 69.04 23rd 103 77.7%
2011 53.29 44th 105 58.1%
2012 88.16 11th 107 89.7%
2013 54.99 37th 106 65.1%
2015 39.15 33rd 98 66.3%
2016 89.25 11th 111 90.1%
2017 65.42 29th 111 73.9%
2018 89.36 12th 114 89.5%
2019 63.45 31st 114 72.8%
2022 63.83 35th 98 64.3%
2023 48.68 43rd 123 65.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Casco Bay High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.24 65th 76 14.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Casco Bay High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.65 36th 92 60.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Casco Bay High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.81 30th 92 67.4%
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Rank History for White students at Casco Bay High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.02 3rd 21 85.7%
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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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by a student
Monday, October 9, 2017

Open Quote Great school! Very accepting Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Open Quote This learning style may not be for every student. If your student wants a place to be welcomed, not judged by others and have the most wonderful principal and staff known to this earth, this may be the school for you. Contrary to some opinions, most students at Casco Bay High School have superior intelligence but do not fit into a "normal" mold and therefore, need not belong to a social click to thrive. This school encourages students differences and rewards them for individuality. Staff are encouraged to get to know the student as a person, not just another face. I believe this school has saved my son's life. He knows his value in the real world and has learned to dismiss the "middle school drama". Close Quote



Enrollment information for Casco Bay High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 71 7 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 83
2007 145 12 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 168
2008 155 18 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 186
2009 174 40 8 8 2 n/a n/a 0 232
2010 188 44 4 12 1 n/a n/a 0 249
2011 207 51 2 14 2 0 0 0 276
2012 195 53 8 15 2 0 2 0 275
2013 191 67 10 11 0 0 3 0 282
2014 229 70 12 17 0 0 7 0 335
2015 242 82 17 21 0 0 6 0 368
2016 264 86 19 16 0 0 4 0 389
2017 259 78 16 18 0 0 7 0 378
2018 255 88 19 18 0 0 6 0 386
2019 250 92 19 18 0 0 11 0 390
2020 239 94 22 23 0 0 12 0 390
2021 223 104 24 30 0 0 14 0 395
2022 219 110 19 28 0 0 15 0 391
2023 204 105 24 30 0 0 19 0 382

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 Casco Bay High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 83 7.7 10.8 n/a
2007 168 14.8 11.4 35.7
2008 186 21.1 8.8 36
2009 232 19.9 10.0 37.5
2010 249 19.7 12.6 44.2
2011 276 19.4 14.2 41.3
2012 275 20.6 13.3 3.3
2013 282 19.9 14.1 45.4
2014 335 23.2 14.4 44.5
2015 368 26.0 14.1 47.6
2016 389 28.0 13.8 46.3
2017 378 26.8 14.1 45.8
2018 386 27.8 13.8 45.9
2019 390 26.1 14.9 45.1
2020 390 27.4 14.2 45.1
2021 395 26.1 15.1 44.3
2022 391 27.7 14.1 37.1
2023 382 29.8 12.8 34

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 Casco Bay High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 83 7.7 10.8 n/a
2007 168 14.8 11.4 35.7
2008 186 21.1 8.8 36
2009 232 19.9 10.0 37.5
2010 249 19.7 12.6 44.2
2011 276 19.4 14.2 41.3
2012 275 20.6 13.3 3.3
2013 282 19.9 14.1 45.4
2014 335 23.2 14.4 44.5
2015 368 26.0 14.1 47.6
2016 389 28.0 13.8 46.3
2017 378 26.8 14.1 45.8
2018 386 27.8 13.8 45.9
2019 390 26.1 14.9 45.1
2020 390 27.4 14.2 45.1
2021 395 26.1 15.1 44.3
2022 391 27.7 14.1 37.1
2023 382 29.8 12.8 34

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 Casco Bay High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,287
2019 $12,200
2020 $13,001
2021 $14,606
2022 $15,304
2023 $16,387

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Casco Bay High School

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Rankings

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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 31st of 114 High schoolsRanks 43rd of 123 High schools
 7.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students390382
 2.1%
African American92105
 14.1%
American Indian00
Asian1924
 26.3%
Hispanic1830
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White250204
 18.4%
Two or More Races1119
 72.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.1%34%
 11.1%


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Casco Bay High School ranks 43rd of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Casco Bay High School are 53% White, 27% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 382 students attended Casco Bay High 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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