Serving 369 students in grades 9-12, Orono High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Orono High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Orono High School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Orono High School ranks within the top 20% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orono High School is 0.27, which is more 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
#75 out of 500 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
85%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Orono High School's ranking?
Orono High School is ranked #75 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Orono High School often compared to?
Orono High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Old Town High School, Bangor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orono High School?
The graduation rate of Orono High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Orono High School?
369 students attend Orono High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Orono High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orono High School?
Orono High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Orono High School offer ?
Orono High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orono High School part of?
Orono High School is part of Regional School Unit 26 School District.
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