Houlton High School

RSU 29/MSAD 29
7 Bird Street
Houlton, ME 04730
378 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Houlton High School, located at 7 Bird Street in Houlton, Maine, serves as a central educational institution for the students of SAD 29. Situated in the heart of Aroostook County, the school provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, typical of Northern Maine, where faculty and staff focus on the individual development of their students through a combination of traditional curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond its academic offerings, Houlton High School is an active hub for student life, boasting a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and cultural activities that emphasize school spirit and community involvement. As a cornerstone of the Houlton area, the school plays a vital role in the region, focusing on developing well-rounded citizens by encouraging civic engagement and local pride while navigating the challenges and opportunities of a rural educational environment.
378
Total Students
22.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    318 (84.1%)
  • American Indian
    35 (9.3%)
  • Two or More
    13 (3.4%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (2.4%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
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 29/MSAD 29
Phone: (207)532-6551
Website: http://www.rsu29.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 277
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 98
Grade 10 115
Grade 11 86
Grade 12 79
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Hodgdon Middle/High School
RSU 70/MSAD 70
211 Students
174 Hodgdon Mills Road
Hodgdon, ME 04730 (5.4 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th