Serving 521 students in grades 9-12, Ellsworth 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellsworth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ellsworth High School's student population of 521 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Ellsworth High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellsworth High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#461 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
2%
5%
White
86%
85%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellsworth High School's ranking?
Ellsworth High School is ranked #461 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Ellsworth High School often compared to?
Ellsworth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sumner Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ellsworth High School?
The graduation rate of Ellsworth High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ellsworth High School?
521 students attend Ellsworth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ellsworth High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ellsworth High School?
Ellsworth High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ellsworth High School offer ?
Ellsworth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ellsworth High School part of?
Ellsworth High School is part of Ellsworth School District.
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