Madawaska Middle/High School

mmhs.madawaskaschools.org/

205 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Madawaska Middle/High School is a small, public educational institution located in the northernmost reaches of Maine, specifically in the town of Madawaska. Serving students from the surrounding area, the school is situated in a unique geographic position directly along the U.S.-Canada border, which fosters a distinct cultural environment reflective of the region’s strong Acadian heritage. The school is known for its tight-knit community atmosphere, where the close proximity of middle and high school students often allows for personalized attention and a supportive environment focused on student growth.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school strives to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. Despite its small size, Madawaska Middle/High School maintains a focus on core curriculum standards while offering students opportunities to participate in athletics, student organizations, and community events. By emphasizing a connection to both local traditions and modern educational goals, the school serves as a vital anchor for the families of the St. John Valley.

205

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madawaska Middle/High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	14
Black	4
Two or More	8

White
179 (87.3%)
Hispanic
14 (6.8%)
Two or More
8 (3.9%)
Black
4 (2.0%)

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:	Madawaska Public Schools
Phone:	(207)728-3371
Website:	http://mmhs.madawaskaschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 27

Grade 7 36

Grade 8 35

Grade 9 20

Grade 10 26

Grade 11 23

Grade 12 38