Mt Blue High School

RSU 09
129 Seamon Rd
Farmington, ME 04938
720 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Mt. Blue High School, located in Farmington, Maine, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Mt. Blue Regional School District (RSU 9). The school acts as a focal point for the surrounding rural communities, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and performing arts programs. Known for its commitment to preparing students for both post-secondary education and the workforce, the school emphasizes community involvement and the development of well-rounded citizens within the Franklin County area.

The campus is particularly notable for its modern, energy-efficient facility, which was designed to integrate sustainable practices and provide students with contemporary learning environments. Beyond standard core subjects, the school often incorporates vocational and technical training opportunities, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in various trades. By balancing traditional academic rigor with personalized pathways, Mt. Blue High School aims to support the diverse needs and career aspirations of its student body while maintaining strong ties to the local Farmington community.
720
Total Students
50.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    668 (92.9%)
  • Hispanic
    21 (2.9%)
  • Two or More
    15 (2.1%)
  • Asian
    7 (1.0%)
  • Black
    6 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
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 09
Phone: (207)778-3561
Website: http://www.mtbluersd.org/hs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 259
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 118

* 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 9 171
Grade 10 171
Grade 11 190
Grade 12 188
Gender Ratio