- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bath, ME
Morse High School
Federal NCES profile for Morse High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231477200068
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morse High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Maine schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Bath · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Maine
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Morse High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morse High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bath, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Morse High School held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.6 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 231477200068 · Bath, ME High · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 14.6:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Woolwich Central School (333 students)
Morse High School held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.6 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Morse High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Morse High School
615 students
- Woolwich Centr
Woolwich Central School
333 students
- Bath Middle Sc
Bath Middle School
317 students
- Dike-Newell Sc 225
Dike-Newell School
225 students
- Fisher-Mitchel 200
Fisher-Mitchell School
200 students
- Phippsburg Ele 98
Phippsburg Elementary School
98 students
What this shows Morse High School reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morse High School compares
Morse 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 18% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 94% in Maine - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$23,104
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Morse High School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Rsu 01 - Lkrsu reports $23,104 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morse High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Central School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bath Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dike-Newell School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fisher-Mitchell School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phippsburg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morse High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- 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 (~615 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morse High School
How many students attend Morse High School?
Morse High School has 615 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bath, ME. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morse High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morse High School is 14.6:1, which is 32% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morse High School?
27.9% of students at Morse High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morse High School?
The largest demographic group at Morse High School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Bath, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morse High School?
Morse High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Morse High School rank among public schools in Bath?
By Resource Investment Index, Morse High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bath, 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 01 - Lkrsu?
Besides Morse High School, Rsu 01 - Lkrsu also operates Woolwich Central School (333 students), Bath Middle School (317 students), and Dike-Newell School (225 students). See the Rsu 01 - Lkrsu district page for the complete list.