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Orono High School

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Orono High School ranks 27 th of 119 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

27^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 119 Maine High Schools

Better than 77% of Maine high schools

Summary

Orono High School is a public high school in Orono, Maine, serving 369 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 26 district, which is ranked 30 out of 176 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Orono High School consistently performs well academically, ranking among the top 25% of Maine high schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school ranked 27th out of 119 Maine high schools and received a 4-star rating. The school also excels in supporting various student subgroups, ranking 15th out of 108 Maine high schools for male students and 14th out of 57 high schools for special education students. Orono High School maintains high graduation rates, with a 4-year graduation rate around 90%, which is above the state average.

Orono High School's strong academic performance and support for diverse student populations make it a standout institution in the region. The school is located near other high-performing schools, such as Hampden Academy and Bangor High School, which may contribute to a competitive environment that drives continuous improvement. However, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.9% to 27.5% in recent years, which is an area the school may want to address to further enhance student success.

337

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,747

Per pupil spending ?

40.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

14 Goodridge Drive
Orono, ME 04473

(207) 866-4916

District: Regional School Unit 26

Feeder schools for Orono High School:

Elementary:	Asa C Adams School
Middle:	Orono Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.8%

Two or more races:

4.7%

American Indian:

4.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 31st percentile in 2015 → 77th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Maine high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 46 percentile points since 2015

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (32% vs 23% Maine)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg66%

Maine avg53%

27^th of 119

Maine public high schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 47 pts since 2015

From bottom 31% (2015) to top 23% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

30^th of 176Regional School Unit 26 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	55.7	27 of 119	77.3%	★★★★☆
2024	64.9	20 of 121	83.5%	★★★★☆
2023	64.4	24 of 123	80.5%	★★★★☆
2022	57.0	48 of 98	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	80.8	23 of 82	72.0%	★★★★☆
2019	76.5	22 of 114	80.7%	★★★★☆
2018	79.9	17 of 114	85.1%	★★★★☆
2017	85.6	13 of 111	88.3%	★★★★☆
2016	86.4	15 of 111	86.5%	★★★★☆
2015	13.5	68 of 98	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	76.9	14 of 106	86.8%	★★★★☆
2012	72.7	21 of 107	80.4%	★★★★☆
2011	64.7	32 of 105	69.5%	★★★★☆
2010	68.8	26 of 103	74.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	51.2	43 of 107	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.5	28 of 92	69.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	28.3	69 of 108	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	76.7	18 of 76	76.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	62.6	15 of 108	86.1%	★★★★☆
2019	79.2	18 of 92	80.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	60.8	14 of 57	75.4%	★★★★☆
2019	98.8	1 of 20	95.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	51.8	19 of 57	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.6	6 of 21	71.4%	★★★★☆

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)

Male (2025)86th percentile+9 vs school

Special Education (2025)75th percentile~ school

White (2025)67th percentile-11 vs school

Female (2025)60th percentile-17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)36th percentile-41 vs school

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts59%-5 vs state

Mathematics56%+7 vs state

Science45%+8 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, April 8, 2017

This has been the best fit for our daughter. The teachers and the sports programs are top notch!!! There is something for everyone. They even offer classes at the University of Maine for the students as well as UTC. We moved here for this school and we are so happy that we did! Close Quote

Schools Near Orono 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
Orono High School	Public	9-12	14 Goodridge Drive	Orono	04473	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 26	No	No	No	No	(207) 866-4916	337	32	10.6	40.9%	289 (85.8%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (3.0%)	6 (1.8%)	14 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.7%)	55.7	27^th of 119 public high schools	77.3%		64.9	20^th of 121 public high schools	83.5%	7	58.7	56.0	44.6	$22,747
Old Town High School	Public	9-12	203 Stillwater Avenue	Old Town	04468	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 34	No	No	No	No	(207) 827-3910	531	42	12.7	50.1%	451 (84.9%)	12 (2.3%)	19 (3.6%)	6 (1.1%)	11 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.0%)	27.8	87^th of 119 public high schools	26.9%		21.1	98^th of 121 public high schools	19.0%	11	61.0	39.0	24.4	$18,405
Bangor High School	Public	9-12	885 Broadway	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 992-5500	1,068	80	13.3	44.5%	847 (79.3%)	55 (5.1%)	65 (6.1%)	44 (4.1%)	38 (3.6%)	7 (0.7%)	12 (1.1%)	49.8	38^th of 119 public high schools	68.1%		62.7	21^st of 121 public high schools	82.6%	17	61.3	48.6	41.8	$22,018
Brewer High School	Public	9-12	261 Center St	Brewer	04412	Penobscot County	Brewer Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 989-4140	690	49	14.0	38.8%	605 (87.7%)	13 (1.9%)	27 (3.9%)	9 (1.3%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.1%)	39.7	58^th of 119 public high schools	51.3%		40.9	62^nd of 121 public high schools	48.8%	4	59.6	44.4	35.6	$19,573
Hermon High School	Public	9-12	2415 Route 2	Hermon	04401	Penobscot County	Hermon Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 848-4027	567	39	14.5	30.7%	530 (93.5%)	5 (0.9%)	14 (2.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.5%)	40	57^th of 119 public high schools	52.1%		49.2	46^th of 121 public high schools	62.0%	11	52.4	53.2	35.8	$18,490
Hampden Academy	Public	9-12	89 Western Avenue	Hampden	04444	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 22	No	No	No	No	(207) 862-3791	767	52	14.7	25.0%	709 (92.4%)	6 (0.8%)	15 (2.0%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	23 (3.0%)	67.8	16^th of 119 public high schools	86.6%		66.8	17^th of 121 public high schools	86.0%	1	69.4	56.6	44.9	$19,343
Central High School	Public	9-12	402 Main Street	Corinth	04427	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 64/Maine School Admin District 64	No	No	No	No	(207) 285-3326	303	21	14.2	46.5%	284 (93.7%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.6%)	22.9	96^th of 119 public high schools	19.3%		42.6	60^th of 121 public high schools	50.4%	36	55.6	36.1	27.5	$18,565

Frequently Asked Questions about Orono High School

What schools feed into Orono High School?

Orono High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Asa C Adams School
Middle : Orono Middle School

Is Orono High School a good school?

Orono High School ranks 27^th of 119 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Orono High School?

Students at Orono High School are 86% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Orono High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 337 students attended Orono High School.

What district is Orono High School in?

Regional School Unit 26

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