School Overview
Telstar High School, located in the scenic town of Bethel, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural communities within the Maine School Administrative District 44 (MSAD 44). Known for its small-school atmosphere, the institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment where faculty and staff focus on personalized instruction to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its student body. The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Western Maine mountains, often leveraging its unique location to incorporate outdoor education and community-based projects into its curriculum.

In addition to its core academic programs, Telstar High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational opportunities. The school is well-regarded for fostering a tight-knit community where students are encouraged to pursue their individual interests, whether in the arts, sports, or career-technical education. By maintaining strong partnerships with local organizations and residents, Telstar aims to prepare its graduates not only for post-secondary education and the workforce but also to be active, contributing members of their local community.
179
Total Students
15.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Telstar High School
Demographic Student Count
White164
Hispanic1
Two or More11
American Indian1
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    164 (91.6%)
  • Two or More
    11 (6.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (1.1%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: RSU 44/MSAD 44
Phone: (207)824-2136
Website: http://ths.sad44.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 102
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 48
Grade 10 43
Grade 11 41
Grade 12 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Telstar High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 948
Grade 1043
Grade 1141
Grade 1247
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Telstar High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female7743%
Male10257%