Serving 233 students in grades 6-12, Stearns Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher 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 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stearns Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Stearns Jr-sr High School's student population of 233 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Stearns Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stearns Jr-sr High School is 0.14, 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
#114 out of 512 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
93%
86%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stearns Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Stearns Jr-sr High School is ranked #114 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Stearns Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Stearns Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Schenck High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% 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 Stearns Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Stearns Jr-sr High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Stearns Jr-sr High School?
233 students attend Stearns Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Stearns Jr-sr High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stearns Jr-sr High School?
Stearns Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Stearns Jr-sr High School offer ?
Stearns Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stearns Jr-sr High School part of?
Stearns Jr-sr High School is part of Millinocket School District.
School Reviews
3 12/21/2020
There are lots of things I was never taught which really has affected my future learning, however, a lot of the staff there really do care about your child. There just needs to be some different teaching techniques implemented.
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