- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Old Town, ME
Old Town High School
Federal NCES profile for Old Town High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231478200248
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Old Town High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Maine schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Old Town · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- large classes for Maine
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Old Town High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Old Town High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Old Town, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Old Town High School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 43.1 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 231478200248 · Old Town, ME High · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 12.3:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Old Town Elementary School (488 students)
Old Town High School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 43.1 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Old Town High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Old Town High School
531 students
- Old Town Eleme
Old Town Elementary School
488 students
- Leonard Middle
Leonard Middle School
278 students
- Viola Rand Sch 74
Viola Rand School
74 students
- Alton Elementa 40
Alton Elementary School
40 students
What this shows Old Town High School reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Old Town High School compares
Old Town 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▲ 8% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Maine - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.8%
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
$18,568
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 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Old Town High School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 34 reports $18,568 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Old Town High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leonard Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Viola Rand School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Old Town High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 78/100
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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Old Town High School
How many students attend Old Town High School?
Old Town High School has 531 students enrolled. It is a high school in Old Town, ME. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Town High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Town High School is 12.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Old Town High School?
36.8% of students at Old Town High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Old Town High School?
The largest demographic group at Old Town High School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Old Town, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Old Town High School?
Old Town High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Old Town High School rank among public schools in Old Town?
By Resource Investment Index, Old Town High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Old Town, 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 34?
Besides Old Town High School, Rsu 34 also operates Old Town Elementary School (488 students), Leonard Middle School (278 students), and Viola Rand School (74 students). See the Rsu 34 district page for the complete list.