- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hiram, ME
Sacopee Valley High Sch
Federal NCES profile for Sacopee Valley High Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231419000667
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sacopee Valley High Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Maine schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hiram · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Maine
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sacopee Valley High Sch has class sizes smaller than 78% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sacopee Valley High Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hiram, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Sacopee Valley High Sch held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 231419000667 · Hiram, ME High · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 9.3:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Sacopee Valley Elementary School (364 students)
Sacopee Valley High Sch held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Sacopee Valley High Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sacopee Valley
Sacopee Valley Elementary School
364 students
- Sacopee Valley
Sacopee Valley Middle School
354 students
- This school
Sacopee Valley High Sch
261 students
What this shows Sacopee Valley High Sch reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sacopee Valley High Sch compares
Sacopee Valley High Sch 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▲ 16% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in Maine - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$16,728
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Sacopee Valley High Sch is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 55/Msad 55 reports $16,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sacopee Valley High Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacopee Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sacopee Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sacopee Valley High Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sacopee Valley High Sch
How many students attend Sacopee Valley High Sch?
Sacopee Valley High Sch has 261 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hiram, ME. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacopee Valley High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacopee Valley High Sch is 9.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sacopee Valley High Sch?
39.6% of students at Sacopee Valley High Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sacopee Valley High Sch?
The largest demographic group at Sacopee Valley High Sch is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Hiram, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sacopee Valley High Sch?
Sacopee Valley High Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Sacopee Valley High Sch rank among public schools in Hiram?
By Resource Investment Index, Sacopee Valley High Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hiram, 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 55/Msad 55?
Besides Sacopee Valley High Sch, Rsu 55/Msad 55 also operates Sacopee Valley Elementary School (364 students) and Sacopee Valley Middle School (354 students). See the Rsu 55/Msad 55 district page for the complete list.