- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bucksport, ME
Bucksport High School
Federal NCES profile for Bucksport High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231479600102
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bucksport High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Maine schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Bucksport · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Maine
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bucksport High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bucksport High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bucksport, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Bucksport High School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 231479600102 · Bucksport, ME High · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 13.4:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Miles Lane School (316 students)
Bucksport High School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Bucksport High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bucksport High School
361 students
- Miles Lane Sch
Miles Lane School
316 students
- Bucksport Midd
Bucksport Middle School
292 students
- G Herbert Jewe 98
G Herbert Jewett School
98 students
What this shows Bucksport High School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bucksport High School compares
Bucksport High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▲ 6% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Maine - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,676
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Bucksport High School is about as mixed as the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 25 reports $19,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bucksport High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Lane School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bucksport Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G Herbert Jewett School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bucksport High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bucksport High School
How many students attend Bucksport High School?
Bucksport High School has 361 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bucksport, ME. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bucksport High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bucksport High School is 13.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bucksport High School?
36.2% of students at Bucksport High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bucksport High School?
The largest demographic group at Bucksport High School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Bucksport, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bucksport High School?
Bucksport High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bucksport High School rank among public schools in Bucksport?
By Resource Investment Index, Bucksport High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bucksport, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rsu 25?
Besides Bucksport High School, Rsu 25 also operates Miles Lane School (316 students), Bucksport Middle School (292 students), and G Herbert Jewett School (98 students). See the Rsu 25 district page for the complete list.