- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bethel, ME
Telstar High School
Federal NCES profile for Telstar High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231167000510
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Telstar High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bethel · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Telstar High School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Telstar High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bethel, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Telstar High School shrank from 178 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 16.8 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 231167000510 · Bethel, ME High · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 11.2:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Crescent Park School (263 students)
Telstar High School shrank from 178 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 16.8 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Telstar High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crescent Park
Crescent Park School
263 students
- This school
Telstar High School
179 students
- Telstar Middle
Telstar Middle School
155 students
- Woodstock Scho 67
Woodstock School
67 students
What this shows Telstar High School reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Telstar High School compares
Telstar High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▲ 19% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Maine - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.0%
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
$18,446
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Two or More 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Telstar High School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 44/Msad 44 reports $18,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Telstar High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Park School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Telstar Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodstock School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Telstar High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~179 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Telstar High School
How many students attend Telstar High School?
Telstar High School has 179 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bethel, ME. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Telstar High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Telstar High School is 11.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Telstar High School?
40.4% of students at Telstar High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Telstar High School?
The largest demographic group at Telstar High School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Bethel, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Telstar High School?
Telstar High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Telstar High School rank among public schools in Bethel?
By Resource Investment Index, Telstar High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bethel, 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 44/Msad 44?
Besides Telstar High School, Rsu 44/Msad 44 also operates Crescent Park School (263 students), Telstar Middle School (155 students), and Woodstock School (67 students). See the Rsu 44/Msad 44 district page for the complete list.