- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231155000483
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Waldoboro · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Medomak Valley High School held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 231155000483 · Waldoboro, ME High · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 14:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Miller School (361 students)
Medomak Valley High School held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Medomak Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Medomak Valley High School
561 students
- Miller School
Miller School
361 students
- Warren Communi
Warren Community School
286 students
- Medomak Middle
Medomak Middle School
259 students
- Union Elementa 125
Union Elementary
125 students
- Prescott Memor 107
Prescott Memorial School
107 students
What this shows Medomak Valley High School reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Medomak Valley High School compares
Medomak Valley 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$19,717
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Rsu 40/Msad 40 reports $19,717 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~561 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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 39/100 (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 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.
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.