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Mattanawcook Academy

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Mattanawcook Academy ranks 84 th of 119 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

84^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 119 Maine High Schools

Better than 29% of Maine high schools

Summary

Mattanawcook Academy is a public high school located in Lincoln, Maine, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 302 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 67 district, which is ranked 121 out of 176 districts in Maine and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mattanawcook Academy's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from 38th out of 98 high schools in 2014-2015 to 115th out of 123 high schools in 2022-2023. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 0 to 3 stars out of 5. In comparison, the nearby Schenck High School and Penobscot Valley High School have generally maintained higher rankings and ratings. Mattanawcook Academy's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 84.1% to 87.8% in recent years, similar to the nearby schools.

Mattanawcook Academy has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 1.8% to 25.5% in recent years, which is also a concern for the nearby schools. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the regional and state averages. However, the relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Mattanawcook Academy and the nearby schools may be contributing to these academic performance challenges. The proximity of the higher-performing schools presents opportunities for collaboration and resource sharing to address these issues and improve student outcomes.

313

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,700

Per pupil spending ?

43.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

33 Reed Drive
Lincoln, ME 04457

(207) 794-6711

District: Regional School Unit 67

Feeder schools for Mattanawcook Academy:

Elementary:	Ella P Burr School
Middle:	Mattanawcook Junior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.2%

Hispanic:

1.9%

African American:

1.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 3rd percentile in 2016 → 29th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 29th (2025) from a 3rd-percentile low (2016)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maine average (42% vs 53% meeting standards)

!Graduation rate below the Maine average (77% vs 89%)

!English Language Arts scores 10 pts below the Maine average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg51%

Maine avg53%

84^th of 119

Maine public high schools ?

Bottom 29%▼ down 32 pts since 2015

From top 39% (2015) to bottom 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

121^st of 176Regional School Unit 67 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	29.2	84 of 119	29.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.4	86 of 121	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	15.0	115 of 123	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	24.1	89 of 98	9.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	70.8	42 of 82	48.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	20.6	99 of 114	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	14.2	103 of 114	9.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	34.2	70 of 111	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	8.7	108 of 111	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	36.3	38 of 98	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	44.8	53 of 106	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.3	29 of 107	72.9%	★★★★☆
2011	27.7	82 of 105	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	57.4	30 of 103	70.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	43.1	57 of 107	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	17.4	81 of 92	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	18.5	90 of 108	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	48.0	43 of 76	43.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	23.2	79 of 108	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	25.9	68 of 92	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Female (2025)47th percentile+17 vs school

Male (2025)27th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)17th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts54%-10 vs state

Mathematics49%~ state avg

Science26%-10 vs state

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Schools Near Mattanawcook Academy

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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
Mattanawcook Academy	Public	9-12	33 Reed Drive	Lincoln	04457	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 67	No	No	No	No	(207) 794-6711	313	27	11.8	43.8%	298 (95.2%)	4 (1.3%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	29.2	84^th of 119 public high schools	29.4%		27.4	86^th of 121 public high schools	28.9%	2	53.6	49.1	26.2	$23,700
Penobscot Valley High School	Public	9-12	23 Cross Street	Howland	04448	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Admin District 31	No	No	No	No	(207) 732-3111	127	14	8.8	59.8%	123 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.2	33^rd of 119 public high schools	72.3%		56	30^th of 121 public high schools	75.2%	3	43.5		51.4	$24,229
Schenck High School	Public	9-12	45 North St	East Millinocket	04430	Penobscot County	East Millinocket Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 746-3511	109	10	11.1	61.5%	102 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	54.9	30^th of 119 public high schools	74.8%		12.9	110^th of 121 public high schools	9.1%	80	68.4	63.2	27.3	$25,311

Frequently Asked Questions about Mattanawcook Academy

How many students attend Mattanawcook Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 313 students attended Mattanawcook Academy.

What schools feed into Mattanawcook Academy?

Mattanawcook Academy is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ella P Burr School
Middle : Mattanawcook Junior High School

What district is Mattanawcook Academy in?

Regional School Unit 67

What is the racial makeup of Mattanawcook Academy?

Students at Mattanawcook Academy are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Is Mattanawcook Academy a good school?

Mattanawcook Academy ranks 84^th of 119 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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