Telstar High School
179 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 164 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| Two or More | 11 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White164 (91.6%)
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Two or More11 (6.1%)
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Pacific Islander2 (1.1%)
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Hispanic1 (0.6%)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 48 |
| Grade 10 | 43 |
| Grade 11 | 41 |
| Grade 12 | 47 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 77 | 43% |
| Male | 102 | 57% |