Oak Hill High School

Summary:

Oak Hill High School is a public high school located in Wales, Maine, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 403 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 04 district, which is ranked 144 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past several years, Oak Hill High School has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from a high of 46 out of 98 Maine high schools in 2021-2022 to 119 out of 121 in the current 2023-2024 school year. This decline is reflected in the school's overall rating, which has dropped from 3 stars in 2021-2022 to 0 stars in the current year. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly below the state and regional averages, with only 44% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 27% in Mathematics, and 13.64% in Science, compared to the state averages of 65.43%, 47.21%, and 33.98%, respectively.

Oak Hill High School also has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate, which has steadily increased from 23.4% in 2023-2024 to 35.8% in the current school year, significantly higher than the state average. The school's four-year graduation rate has also declined, from a high of 90.4% in 2023-2024 to 87.3% in the current school year, though still above the state average. When compared to nearby high schools, such as Brunswick High School, Oak Hill High School consistently underperforms in academic achievement, graduation rates, and other key metrics. Addressing the underlying issues, such as the school's location in a rural area, the district's low ranking, and the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, could be crucial in improving the school's outcomes and providing a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

56 School Road
Wales, ME 04280

(207) 375-4950

District: Regional School Unit 04

SchoolDigger Rank:
119^th of 121 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,301

Feeder schools for Oak Hill High School:

Elementary:	Carrie Ricker School
Middle:	Oak Hill Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 403

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.8%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oak Hill High School ranks worse than 98.3% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.3. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Oak Hill High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.8%), Hispanic (3.2%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oak Hill High School is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Oak Hill High School employs 34.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oak Hill High School is $22,301. (See more...)

Schooldigger Rankings:

Oak Hill High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Hill High School 119^th of 121 Maine public high schools. (See Oak Hill High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 04:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 04 144^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oak Hill High School

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Rank History for all students at Oak Hill High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2010	32.17	75^th	103	27.2%
2011	32.89	77^th	105	26.7%
2012	40.64	59^th	107	44.9%
2013	25.42	87^th	106	17.9%
2015	26.31	52^nd	98	46.9%
2016	24.43	91^st	111	18.0%
2017	32.34	78^th	111	29.7%
2018	32.05	79^th	114	30.7%
2019	33.72	72^nd	114	36.8%
2021	66.35	48^th	82	41.5%
2022	58.67	46^th	98	53.1%
2023	19.41	108^th	123	12.2%
2024	6.30	119^th	121	1.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oak Hill High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	48.53	42^nd	76	44.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Oak Hill High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	30.27	60^th	92	34.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Oak Hill High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	31.42	60^th	92	34.8%

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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.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Oak Hill High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	466	5	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	476
2011	476	6	3	3	0	0	2	490
2012	430	10	3	2	1	0	5	451
2013	421	7	3	4	1	0	4	440
2014	440	9	2	3	0	0	9	463
2015	416	7	1	2	0	0	8	434
2016	423	3	1	1	0	0	11	439
2017	424	4	1	1	2	0	12	444
2018	395	3	2	4	2	0	10	416
2019	378	4	2	1	2	0	13	400
2020	352	4	1	8	2	0	9	376
2021	358	1	2	4	1	0	11	377
2022	385	3	2	7	1	0	9	407
2023	379	2	6	12	0	0	5	404
2024	374	3	3	13	2	0	8	403

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 Oak Hill High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	476	43.8	10.8	39.5
2011	490	43.6	11.2	46.7
2012	451	42.5	10.6	5.5
2013	440	39.1	11.2	37.5
2014	463	35.3	13.0	38.4
2015	434	37.0	11.7	40.1
2016	439	35.0	12.5	44.9
2017	444	35.0	12.6	46.8
2018	416	34.0	12.2	48.3
2019	400	36.2	11.0	48.8
2020	376	35.2	10.6	53.5
2021	377	35.2	10.7	42.7
2022	407	34.7	11.7	40.8
2023	404	35.2	11.4	35.1
2024	403	34.2	11.7	27.5

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 Oak Hill High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	476	43.8	10.8	39.5
2011	490	43.6	11.2	46.7
2012	451	42.5	10.6	5.5
2013	440	39.1	11.2	37.5
2014	463	35.3	13.0	38.4
2015	434	37.0	11.7	40.1
2016	439	35.0	12.5	44.9
2017	444	35.0	12.6	46.8
2018	416	34.0	12.2	48.3
2019	400	36.2	11.0	48.8
2020	376	35.2	10.6	53.5
2021	377	35.2	10.7	42.7
2022	407	34.7	11.7	40.8
2023	404	35.2	11.4	35.1
2024	403	34.2	11.7	27.5

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 Oak Hill High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,748
2019	$15,205
2020	$16,222
2021	$19,115
2022	$17,008
2023	$18,919
2024	$22,301

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oak Hill High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 72^nd of 114 High schools	Ranks 108^th of 123 High schools	24.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	400	404	1%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	2	6	200%
Hispanic	1	12	1100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	378	379	0.3%
Two or More Races	13	5	61.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.8%	35.1%	13.6%

Schools Near Oak Hill High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MEA English Language Arts (2024)	MEA Mathematics (2024)	MEA Science (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Oak Hill High School	Public	9-12	56 School Road	Wales	04280	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 04	No	No	No	No	(207) 375-4950	403	34	11.7	27.5%	374 (92.8%)	3 (0.7%)	13 (3.2%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	6.3	119^th of 121 public high schools	1.7%		19.4	108^th of 123 public high schools	12.2%	11	44.0	27.0	13.6	$22,301
Lewiston High School	Public	9-12	156 East Avenue	Lewiston	04240	Androscoggin County	Lewiston Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 795-4190	1,645	108	15.2	55.7%	783 (47.6%)	663 (40.3%)	72 (4.4%)	22 (1.3%)	4 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	97 (5.9%)	8.6	116^th of 121 public high schools	4.1%		5.1	122^nd of 123 public high schools	0.8%	6	52.6	25.6	9.5	$19,905
Monmouth Academy	Public	9-12	96 Academy Road	Monmouth	04259	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 02	No	No	No	No	(207) 933-4416	188	17	10.9	31.9%	171 (91.0%)	2 (1.1%)	11 (5.9%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	22.8	93^rd of 121 public high schools	23.1%		52.3	38^th of 123 public high schools	69.1%	55	42.9	38.1	31.6	$23,479
Lisbon High School	Public	9-12	2 Sugg Drive	Lisbon Falls	04252	Androscoggin County	Lisbon Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 353-3030	365	22	16.5	29.9%	341 (93.4%)	10 (2.7%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	27.1	87^th of 121 public high schools	28.1%		27.5	89^th of 123 public high schools	27.6%	2	39.8	29.4	39.6	$21,546
Edward Little High School	Public	9-12	77 Harris Street	Auburn	04210	Androscoggin County	Auburn Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 333-6652	1,032	81	12.7	29.5%	820 (79.5%)	126 (12.2%)	33 (3.2%)	12 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	37 (3.6%)	24.1	90^th of 121 public high schools	25.6%		18.6	111^th of 123 public high schools	9.8%	21	52.6	34.2	33.1	$18,426
Winthrop High School	Public	9-12	211 Rambler Road	Winthrop	04364	Kennebec County	Winthrop Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 377-2228	232	21	11.1	26.7%	207 (89.2%)	13 (5.6%)	8 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	54.9	33^rd of 121 public high schools	72.7%		57.6	31^st of 123 public high schools	74.8%	2	62.5	37.5	53.6	$24,448
Leavitt Area High School	Public	9-12	21 Matthews Way	Turner	04282	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Admin District 52	No	No	No	No	(207) 225-1100	565	48	11.8	30.3%	534 (94.5%)	4 (0.7%)	17 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	33.6	76^th of 121 public high schools	37.2%		60.3	27^th of 123 public high schools	78.0%	49	55.7	38.7	34.6	$20,526
Mt Ararat High School	Public	9-12	68 Eagles Way	Topsham	04086	Sagadahoc County	Regional School Unit 75/Maine School Admin District 75	No	No	No	No	(207) 729-2951	748	62	12.0	18.7%	687 (91.8%)	5 (0.7%)	17 (2.3%)	11 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.5%)	38.7	67^th of 121 public high schools	44.6%		37.4	69^th of 123 public high schools	43.9%	2	54.3	46.3	35.9	$22,396
Gardiner Area High School	Public	9-12	40 West Hill Road	Gardiner	04345	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11	No	No	No	No	(207) 582-3150	582	49	12.0	39.9%	545 (93.6%)	8 (1.4%)	17 (2.9%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.9%)	53.2	37^th of 121 public high schools	69.4%		35.7	75^th of 123 public high schools	39.0%	38	70.8	40.6	37.3	$20,301
Hall-Dale Middle and High School	Public	6-12	97 Maple ST	Farmingdale	04344	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 02	No	No	No	No	(207) 622-6211	476	42	11.4	32.1%	434 (91.2%)	7 (1.5%)	10 (2.1%)	12 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.3%)	56.6	28^th of 121 public high schools	76.9%		59.5	29^th of 123 public high schools	76.4%	1	72.8	37.7	47.7	$21,409

Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Hill High School

What district is Oak Hill High School in?

Regional School Unit 04

How many students attend Oak Hill High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 403 students attended Oak Hill High School.

What is the racial makeup of Oak Hill High School?

Students at Oak Hill High School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Oak Hill High School?

Oak Hill High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Carrie Ricker School
Middle : Oak Hill Middle School

Is Oak Hill High School a good school?

Oak Hill High School ranks in the bottom 1.7% of Maine high schools.

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