- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Corinth, ME
Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231444000715
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Maine schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Corinth · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Maine
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Central High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Corinth, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Central High School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 231444000715 · Corinth, ME High · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 14.4:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Community Elementary School (488 students)
Central High School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Commun
Central Community Elementary School
488 students
- This school
Central High School
303 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
230 students
What this shows Central High School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central High School compares
Central 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 8% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in Maine - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.5%
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
$15,146
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, Central High School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Rsu 64/Msad 64 reports $15,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Community Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 303 students enrolled. It is a high school in Corinth, ME. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 14.4:1, which is 30% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central High School?
31.2% of students at Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Central High School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Corinth, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Central High School rank among public schools in Corinth?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Corinth, 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 64/Msad 64?
Besides Central High School, Rsu 64/Msad 64 also operates Central Community Elementary School (488 students) and Central Middle School (230 students). See the Rsu 64/Msad 64 district page for the complete list.