Dirigo High School is a high school located in Dixfield, Maine, in the United States as part of Maine Regional School Unit 56. Dirigo High School serves the towns of Dixfield, Canton, Carthage and Peru. It is classified as a secondary class C school. The school is in the Mountain Valley Athletic Conference or MVC.
Serving 216 students in grades 9-12, Dirigo 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (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 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: 216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dirigo High School's student population of 216 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1948
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Dirigo 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 Dirigo 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
#498 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
n/a
5%
White
94%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
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: Cougar
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dirigo High School's ranking?
Dirigo High School is ranked #498 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Dirigo High School often compared to?
Dirigo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buckfield Jr-sr High School, Mountain Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dirigo High School?
The graduation rate of Dirigo High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Dirigo High School?
216 students attend Dirigo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dirigo High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dirigo High School?
Dirigo High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dirigo High School offer ?
Dirigo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dirigo High School part of?
Dirigo High School is part of RSU 56 School District.
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