Massabesic High School, Pronounced "mass-uh-BEE-sik" is a public high school located in Waterboro, Maine, United States.
Serving 867 students in grades 9-12, Massabesic 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 867 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Massabesic High School's student population of 867 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
867 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
2 buildings
School Rankings
Massabesic 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 Massabesic High School is 0.12, 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
#467 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
White
94%
85%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.4%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Massabesic High School's ranking?
Massabesic High School is ranked #467 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Massabesic High School often compared to?
Massabesic High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kennebunk High School, Noble High School, Sanford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Massabesic High School?
The graduation rate of Massabesic High School is 91%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Massabesic High School?
867 students attend Massabesic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Massabesic High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Massabesic High School?
Massabesic High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Massabesic High School offer ?
Massabesic High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Massabesic High School part of?
Massabesic High School is part of RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District.
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