Messalonskee High School

131 Messalonskee High Drive
Oakland, ME 04963

www.rsu18.org

695 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Messalonskee High School, located in Oakland, Maine, serves as the flagship secondary institution for Regional School Unit 18. The school is known for its comprehensive academic program and a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success. Beyond its rigorous core curriculum, the school offers a diverse range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education opportunities, and robust elective programs in the arts and humanities, ensuring that students can tailor their education to their specific interests and future career goals.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is perhaps best recognized for its strong school spirit and active extracurricular landscape. Students have access to a wide variety of varsity sports, competitive clubs, and leadership organizations that foster personal growth and collaboration. With a focus on creating a supportive and inclusive environment, Messalonskee High School prioritizes character development and civic engagement, striving to produce graduates who are not only academically proficient but also prepared to contribute positively to their communities.

695

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Messalonskee High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	638
Hispanic	22
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	25
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
638 (91.8%)
Two or More
25 (3.6%)
Hispanic
22 (3.2%)
Black
5 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
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 18
Phone:	(207)465-7381
Website:	http://www.rsu18.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	695
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 9 172

Grade 10 179

Grade 11 184

Grade 12 160