Oak Hill High School is a high school located in Wales, Maine, United States. A part of Regional School Unit 4, this regional high school serves students from the towns of Sabattus, Litchfield, and Wales. The mascot is the Raider, generally represented by a raccoon.
Serving 403 students in grades 9-12, Oak Hill High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oak Hill High School's student population of 403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Rankings
Oak Hill High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Hill High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#303 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
93%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raccoon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Hill High School's ranking?
Oak Hill High School is ranked #303 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Oak Hill High School often compared to?
Oak Hill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lisbon High School, Leavitt Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Hill High School?
The graduation rate of Oak Hill High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Oak Hill High School?
403 students attend Oak Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Oak Hill High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Hill High School?
Oak Hill High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oak Hill High School offer ?
Oak Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Hill High School part of?
Oak Hill High School is part of RSU 04 School District.
School Reviews
1 3/26/2020
I'm a former graduate and now mom of a student here an the school is a joke. They do not know how to handle kids with mental health problems. They will not try to work with you on issues.
2 9/6/2010
This school is terrible! I would not recomend anyone who wants to get into a good college to go to this school.
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