Summary:
The 04357 zip code is home to a single public high school, Richmond High School, which serves grades 9-12. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 02 district, which is ranked 104 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Richmond High School has seen a decline in its performance over the past few years, dropping from a 3-star rating to a 2-star rating in the current school year. The school's student population is predominantly White (94.66%), with low percentages of racial minority groups. Academically, the school performs better in English Language Arts (71.43% proficiency) compared to Mathematics (41.18% proficiency) and Science (17.86% proficiency). However, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.4% and a relatively high percentage of students (32.82%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a need to address socioeconomic factors.
Despite the school's performance challenges, it maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 9.8. Addressing the root causes of the school's declining performance, low academic achievement in certain subjects, and high chronic absenteeism could be crucial for Richmond High School to improve its overall standing and provide a high-quality education for its students.
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