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Washburn District High School

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Washburn District High School ranks 44 th of 119 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

44^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 119 Maine High Schools

Better than 63% of Maine high schools

Summary

Washburn District High School is a public high school located in Washburn, Maine, serving grades 9-12 with a relatively small student population of 83. Over the past several years, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 19th out of 107 Maine high schools in 2011-2012 to 92nd out of 111 in 2015-2016. Currently, the school is ranked 44th out of 119 Maine high schools with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the school's strengths is its consistently high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 86.1% to 87.8% over the past five school years, which is on par with or slightly higher than the nearby schools. However, the school has experienced a concerning trend of increasing chronic absenteeism, rising from 23.4% in 2023-2024 to 49.3% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the nearby schools. Academically, Washburn District High School has generally outperformed the regional and state averages in English Language Arts proficiency, but its mathematics proficiency has been lower, ranging from 35% to 44.44% proficient or better, compared to the regional and state averages.

Another notable factor is the school's relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37.35% to 51.65% over the past three school years, which is higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, Washburn District High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9 to 9.8 students per teacher over the past three school years, lower than the nearby schools. Overall, the school appears to have a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with the high chronic absenteeism and lower mathematics proficiency being key areas that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions.

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,765

Per pupil spending ?

50.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1359 Main Street
Washburn, ME 04786

(207) 455-4501

District: Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Admin District 45

Feeder schools for Washburn District High School:

Elementary:

Washburn District Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.1%

American Indian:

4.4%

Asian:

3.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 57th percentile in 2010 → 63rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2010

✓Above the Maine median (63rd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg53%

Maine avg57%

44^th of 119

Maine public high schools ?

Top 37%▲ up 46 pts since 2016

From bottom 17% (2016) to top 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

98^th of 176Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Admin District 45 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	46.8	44 of 119	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	37.2	70 of 121	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.2	57 of 123	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	37.9	71 of 114	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	24.2	92 of 111	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	42.2	59 of 106	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	75.8	19 of 107	82.2%	★★★★☆
2011	33.8	75 of 105	28.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	49.6	44 of 103	57.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts67%+3 vs state

Mathematics44%-5 vs state

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Schools Near Washburn District 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
Washburn District High School	Public	9-12	1359 Main Street	Washburn	04786	Aroostook County	Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Admin District 45	No	No	No	No	(207) 455-4501	91	8	11.9	50.5%	82 (90.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	4 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	46.8	44^th of 119 public high schools	63.0%		37.2	70^th of 121 public high schools	42.1%	26	66.7	44.4		$24,765
Caribou High School	Public	9-12	308 Sweden St	Caribou	04736	Aroostook County	Regional School Unit 39	No	No	No	No	(207) 493-4260	436	31	14.1	56.4%	385 (88.3%)	8 (1.8%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.5%)	36.8	68^th of 119 public high schools	42.9%		34.6	75^th of 121 public high schools	38.0%	7	61.0	38.1	35.4	$19,258
Presque Isle High School	Public	9-12	16 Griffin St	Presque Isle	04769	Aroostook County	Regional School Unit 79/Maine School Admin District 01	No	No	No	No	(207) 764-0121	474	35	13.6	44.9%	405 (85.4%)	4 (0.8%)	18 (3.8%)	6 (1.3%)	25 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.0%)	43.1	50^th of 119 public high schools	58.0%		55.5	32^nd of 121 public high schools	73.6%	18	67.3	46.8	28.6	$20,149
Fort Fairfield Middle/High School	Public	6-12	28 High School Drive Suite B	Fort Fairfield	04742	Aroostook County	Regional School Unit 86/Maine School Admin District 20	No	No	No	No	(207) 472-3271	238	23	10.2	45.4%	227 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	44.4	45^th of 119 public high schools	62.2%		57.3	26^th of 121 public high schools	78.5%	19	66.1	43.8	33.3	$19,189
Easton Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	173 Center Road	Easton	04740	Aroostook County	Easton Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 488-7702	93	11	8.8	40.9%	88 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	2 (2.2%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.2	23^rd of 119 public high schools	80.7%		77.1	11^th of 121 public high schools	90.9%	12	56.3	59.6	73.1	$21,753
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Washburn District High School

What schools feed into Washburn District High School?

Washburn District High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Washburn District Elementary School

How many students attend Washburn District High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 91 students attended Washburn District High School.

What is the racial makeup of Washburn District High School?

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

What district is Washburn District High School in?

Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Admin District 45

Is Washburn District High School a good school?

Washburn District High School ranks 44^th of 119 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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