Hall-Dale Middle and High School

www.kidsrsu.org

496 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Hall-Dale Middle and High School, located in Farmingdale, Maine, is a combined secondary campus serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of Regional School Unit 2 (RSU 2), the school is known for its relatively small, tight-knit community atmosphere, which allows for personalized instruction and strong relationships between faculty and students. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to balance rigorous academic standards with opportunities for social and emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Hall-Dale is recognized for its active extracurricular culture, including a competitive athletics program, visual and performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce directly. By fostering a collaborative environment, Hall-Dale strives to encourage civic responsibility and lifelong learning among its student body while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Farmingdale and Hallowell communities.

496

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hall-Dale Middle and High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	445
Hispanic	15
Black	13
Asian	9
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
445 (89.7%)
Hispanic
15 (3.0%)
Black
13 (2.6%)
Two or More
13 (2.6%)
Asian
9 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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 02
Phone:	(207)622-6211
Website:	http://www.kidsrsu.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 6 69

Grade 7 70

Grade 8 81

Grade 9 72

Grade 10 73

Grade 11 61

Grade 12 70