Serving 251 students in grades 9-12, Fort Kent Community 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to 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 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Kent Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
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School Overview
Fort Kent Community High School's student population of 251 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fort Kent Community 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 Fort Kent Community High School is 0.10, 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
#284 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
95%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Fort Kent Community High School's ranking?
Fort Kent Community High School is ranked #284 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Fort Kent Community High School often compared to?
Fort Kent Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madawaska Middle/high School, Wisdom Middle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Kent Community High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Kent Community High School is 90%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Fort Kent Community High School?
251 students attend Fort Kent Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Fort Kent Community High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Kent Community High School?
Fort Kent Community High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fort Kent Community High School offer ?
Fort Kent Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Kent Community High School part of?
Fort Kent Community High School is part of Maine School Administrative District 27.
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