- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hermon, ME
Hermon High School
Federal NCES profile for Hermon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 230651000281
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hermon High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Maine schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hermon · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Maine
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hermon High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hermon High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hermon, ME.
School address
District: Hermon Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230651000281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Hermon High School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 230651000281 · Hermon, ME High · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 14.9:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Patricia a Duran School (459 students)
Hermon High School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Hermon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hermon High School
567 students
- Patricia a Dur
Patricia a Duran School
459 students
- Hermon Middle
Hermon Middle School
319 students
What this shows Hermon High School reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hermon High School compares
Hermon 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 34% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 41% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 95% in Maine - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$13,263
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Hermon High School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hermon Public Schools reports $13,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hermon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia a Duran School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hermon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hermon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- 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 (~567 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hermon High School
How many students attend Hermon High School?
Hermon High School has 567 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hermon, ME. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermon High School is 14.9:1, which is 34% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hermon High School?
19.9% of students at Hermon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hermon High School?
The largest demographic group at Hermon High School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Hermon, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hermon High School?
Hermon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Hermon High School rank among public schools in Hermon?
By Resource Investment Index, Hermon High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hermon, 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 Hermon Public Schools?
Besides Hermon High School, Hermon Public Schools also operates Patricia a Duran School (459 students) and Hermon Middle School (319 students). See the Hermon Public Schools district page for the complete list.