Houlton High School is a public high school in Houlton, Maine, United States. It is part of regional school unit 29.
Serving 186 students in grades 7-8, Houlton Junior 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 29% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Houlton Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Houlton Junior High School's student population of 186 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Houlton Junior 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 Houlton Junior High School is 0.39, which is more 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
#375 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
12%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
2%
5%
White
77%
85%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Judge
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houlton Junior High School's ranking?
Houlton Junior High School is ranked #375 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Houlton Junior High School?
186 students attend Houlton Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Houlton Junior High School students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Houlton Junior High School?
Houlton Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Houlton Junior High School offer ?
Houlton Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Houlton Junior High School part of?
Houlton Junior High School is part of RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District.
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