Machias Memorial High School

Machias Public Schools
1 Bulldog Lane
Machias, ME 04654
173 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Machias Memorial High School, located at 1 Bulldog Lane in Machias, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding coastal community. As a small, rural public high school, it fosters a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community spirit. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Washington County, emphasizing both academic development and the cultivation of local pride through its identity as the "Bulldogs."

Beyond its standard academic curriculum, the school is known for its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the local workforce. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and smaller class sizes, Machias Memorial High School aims to provide a well-rounded experience that balances traditional learning with extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that students remain connected to their peers and their heritage while developing the skills necessary to succeed in a changing world.
173
Total Students
16.7
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    159 (91.9%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (5.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.2%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.2%)
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: Machias Public Schools
Phone: (207)255-3812
Website: http://mmhsbulldogs.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 93
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 41
Grade 10 45
Grade 11 38
Grade 12 49
Gender Ratio