Dirigo High School

RSU 56
145 Weld Street
Dixfield, ME 04224
216 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Dirigo High School, located in the rural town of Dixfield, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding Western Foothills region. As part of RSU 56, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that balances rigorous college-preparatory coursework with vocational and technical opportunities. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, personal responsibility, and a strong sense of community engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Dirigo High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture that is deeply rooted in the local community. The school is well-known for its "Cougars" athletics program, as well as a variety of clubs and service-oriented organizations that help students develop leadership skills. By leveraging its small-school setting, Dirigo strives to provide individualized attention to its student body, ensuring that each learner is prepared for the transition to post-secondary education, the workforce, or military service.
216
Total Students
17.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    202 (93.5%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.8%)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.8%)
  • Black
    1 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
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 56
Phone: (207)562-4251
Website: http://www.rsu56.org/o/dirigo-hs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 100
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 52
Grade 10 59
Grade 11 55
Grade 12 50
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Mountain Valley High School
RSU 10
369 Students
799 Hancock Street
Rumford, ME 04276 (5.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th