Enrollment
561
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Waldoboro, ME
Medomak Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Medomak Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231155000483
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Medomak Valley High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Waldoboro · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for Maine
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Medomak Valley High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Medomak Valley High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Waldoboro, ME.
School address
District: Rsu 40/Msad 40 · Maine
NCES ID 231155000483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.5%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Medomak Valley High School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Medomak Valley High School
Medomak Valley High School is a large high school in Waldoboro, Maine, enrolling 561 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14:1 is larger than about 91% of Maine schools and 26% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.5% lands close to the Maine typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 561 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 92 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #62.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Rsu 40/Msad 40 also operates Miller School (361 students) and Warren Community School (286 students) alongside Medomak Valley 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 Medomak Valley High School compares
Medomak Valley 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▲ 4% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Maine - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.3%
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
$16,287
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 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 93.9%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Medomak Valley High School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 40/Msad 40, which includes Medomak Valley High School.
$16,287
Per student
-19%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 44.8%
Federal 2.6%
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 Medomak Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren Community School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Medomak Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prescott Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Medomak Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~561 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Medomak Valley High School
How many students attend Medomak Valley High School?
Medomak Valley High School has 561 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waldoboro, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medomak Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Medomak Valley High School is 14:1, which is 26% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Medomak Valley High School?
35.5% of students at Medomak Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Medomak Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Medomak Valley High School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Waldoboro, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Medomak Valley High School?
Medomak Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Medomak Valley High School rank among public schools in Waldoboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Medomak Valley High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Waldoboro, 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 Waldoboro on the city page.
Is Medomak Valley High School a good school?
Medomak Valley High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 40/Msad 40?
Besides Medomak Valley High School, Rsu 40/Msad 40 also operates Miller School (361 students), Warren Community School (286 students), and Medomak Middle School (259 students). See the Rsu 40/Msad 40 district page for the complete list.
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