Enrollment
378
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Houlton, ME
Houlton High School
Federal NCES profile for Houlton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231116000416
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houlton High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Houlton · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Maine
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Houlton High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houlton High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Houlton, ME.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Houlton High School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Houlton High School
Houlton High School is a mid-sized high school in Houlton, Maine, enrolling 378 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.1:1 is larger than about 96% of Maine schools and 36% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 378 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 569 Maine schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 108 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #95, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 420 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rsu 29/Msad 29 spends $14,609 per pupil, 27% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Rsu 29/Msad 29 also operates Houlton Southside School (368 students) and Houlton Elementary School (282 students) alongside Houlton High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Houlton High School compares
Houlton High School on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 41% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 96% in Maine - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$14,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.3%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Houlton High School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 29/Msad 29, which includes Houlton High School.
$14,609
Per student
-27%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.1%
State 60.6%
Federal 22.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Houlton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houlton Southside School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houlton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Houlton Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houlton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~378 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Houlton High School
How many students attend Houlton High School?
Houlton High School has 378 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houlton, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houlton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Houlton High School is 15.1:1, which is 36% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Houlton High School?
48.0% of students at Houlton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houlton High School?
The largest demographic group at Houlton High School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Houlton, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houlton High School?
Houlton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Houlton High School rank among public schools in Houlton?
By Resource Investment Index, Houlton High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Houlton, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Houlton on the city page.
Is Houlton High School a good school?
Houlton High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Maine schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rsu 29/Msad 29?
Besides Houlton High School, Rsu 29/Msad 29 also operates Houlton Southside School (368 students), Houlton Elementary School (282 students), and Houlton Junior High School (186 students). See the Rsu 29/Msad 29 district page for the complete list.
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