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Van Buren District Secondary School

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Van Buren District Secondary School ranks 61 st of 119 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

61^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 119 Maine High Schools

Better than 49% of Maine high schools

Summary

Van Buren District Secondary School is a public high school in Van Buren, Maine, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 54 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 88/Maine School Admin District 24, which is ranked 120 out of 176 districts in Maine and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's statewide ranking and rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from 61st out of 119 high schools in 2024-2025 to 115th out of 121 high schools in 2023-2024. Its SchoolDigger rating has also varied, from 0 stars out of 5 in 2023-2024 to 3 stars out of 5 in 2017-2018 and 2010-2011. While the school has maintained a relatively stable four-year graduation rate, it has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.4% to 28.8%. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics have been below the state averages, but its science proficiency rate was higher than the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools, such as ME School of Science & Mathematics and Wisdom Middle High School, Van Buren District Secondary School faces challenges in maintaining consistent academic excellence. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.67% to 100%, suggests significant socioeconomic challenges that may impact student outcomes. Ongoing monitoring and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the school's fluctuating performance and support student success.

Students ?

7.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$35,242

Per pupil spending ?

82.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

169 Main Street
Van Buren, ME 04785

(207) 868-5274

District: Regional School Unit 88/Maine School Admin District 24

Feeder schools for Van Buren District Secondary School:

Elementary:

Van Buren Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.4%

African American:

3.4%

American Indian:

3.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 46th percentile in 2010 → 49th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the Maine average (67% vs 89%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg48%

Maine avg57%

61^st of 119

Maine public high schools ?

Bottom 49%▲ up 28 pts since 2017

From bottom 21% (2017) to bottom 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

120^th of 176Regional School Unit 88/Maine School Admin District 24 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	39.1	61 of 119	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	10.2	115 of 121	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	37.9	68 of 123	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	24.8	90 of 114	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	47.2	54 of 114	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	26.3	88 of 111	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	5.2	104 of 106	1.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	20.5	94 of 107	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	45.9	51 of 105	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	41.7	56 of 103	45.6%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	40.7	28 of 57	50.9%	★★★☆☆

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)

White (2025)51st percentile~ school

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts62%~ state avg

Mathematics44%-6 vs state

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Schools Near Van Buren District Secondary 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
Van Buren District Secondary School	Public	9-12	169 Main Street	Van Buren	04785	Aroostook County	Regional School Unit 88/Maine School Admin District 24	No	No	No	No	(207) 868-5274	58	8	7.2	82.8%	53 (91.4%)	2 (3.4%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.1	61^st of 119 public high schools	48.7%		10.2	115^th of 121 public high schools	5.0%	54	62.5	43.8		$35,242
ME School of Science & Mathematics	Public, Magnet	9-12	95 High Street	Limestone	04750	Aroostook County	ME School of Science & Mathematics	No	Yes	No	No	(207) 325-3600	96	11	8.6	13.5%	80 (83.3%)	3 (3.1%)	1 (1.0%)	6 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.2%)								(n/a)				$00
Wisdom Middle High School	Public	6-12	368 Main St	Saint Agatha	04772	Aroostook County	Regional School Unit 33/Maine School Admin District 33	No	No	No	No	(207) 543-7717	109	11	10.0	42.2%	104 (95.4%)	2 (1.8%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50.6	36^th of 119 public high schools	69.7%		70.3	16^th of 121 public high schools	86.8%	20	65.0	40.0	50.0	$24,087

Frequently Asked Questions about Van Buren District Secondary School

How many students attend Van Buren District Secondary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 58 students attended Van Buren District Secondary School.

What district is Van Buren District Secondary School in?

Regional School Unit 88/Maine School Admin District 24

Is Van Buren District Secondary School a good school?

Van Buren District Secondary School ranks 61^st of 119 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Van Buren District Secondary School?

Students at Van Buren District Secondary School are 91% White, 3% African American, 3% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Van Buren District Secondary School?

Van Buren District Secondary School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Van Buren Elementary School

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