Nokomis Regional High School

RSU 19
291 Williams Road Suite 2
Newport, ME 04953
610 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Nokomis Regional High School, located in Newport, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for the RSU 19 district, encompassing several surrounding towns. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for both higher education and the workforce. By fostering a supportive environment, the school encourages student participation in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and career-oriented clubs, which help to create a well-rounded school culture.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Nokomis Regional High School emphasizes community engagement and personalized learning. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and staff who work to address the diverse needs of the student body through various academic support programs and vocational opportunities. By focusing on both rigorous standards and the social-emotional development of its students, Nokomis strives to empower its graduates to become active, informed, and responsible members of the Maine community and beyond.
610
Total Students
45.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    559 (91.6%)
  • Two or More
    25 (4.1%)
  • Hispanic
    20 (3.3%)
  • Black
    3 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    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 19
Phone: (207)368-4354
Website: http://www.rsu19.org/o/nokomis
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 610
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 310
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 9 132
Grade 10 145
Grade 11 178
Grade 12 155
Gender Ratio