- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231116000416
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Houlton · Resource Index
- 31
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Houlton High School grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 231116000416 · Houlton, ME High · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 15.1:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Houlton Southside School (368 students)
Houlton High School grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Houlton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Houlton High School
378 students
- Houlton Souths
Houlton Southside School
368 students
- Houlton Elemen
Houlton Elementary School
282 students
- Houlton Junior
Houlton Junior High School
186 students
What this shows Houlton High School reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houlton High School compares
Houlton High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,912
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
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.
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
District finance for Rsu 29/Msad 29 reports $14,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- 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 (~378 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), up 41.
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 31/100 (lower 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 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.
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.