Spruce Mountain High School

Spruce Mountain High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
33 Community Dr,  Jay, ME
Regional School Unit No. 73
3.2
3.5
427 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Math Proficiency
92%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
D+
College Prep
C-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
92%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
550
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
35.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
32.1%
State Average
36.4%
Math
30.6%
State Average
48.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
57:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.5%
Male
47.5%
White
94.4%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1.7%
Two or more races
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maine 69 Students
University of Southern Maine 60 Students
University of Maine at Farmington 60 Students
Husson University 54 Students
University of New England 48 Students
Central Maine Community College 33 Students
Thomas College 29 Students
University of New Hampshire 23 Students
Southern Maine Community College 22 Students
University of Maine at Augusta 20 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 17 Students
Nursing 16 Students
Business 10 Students
Early Childhood Education 10 Students
Biology 9 Students
Environmental Science 9 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 7 Students
Education 7 Students
Radiologic Technician 7 Students
Engineering 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 39 Reviews
3.0 Alum
7/14/2024
Not diverse, and not a welcoming environment for diversity. Strongest department would be science. And unfortunately lacks strong arts programs at every level.
3.0 Junior
5/24/2024
Spruce Mountain High School is a fair school. It has a good atmosphere where almost all of the teachers are more than willing to help you succeed. There is a large amount of pressure to push you to be your best self and lots of support for those who need it. The staff are sure to hold the rules firmly however they are sure to develop relationships with the individual students and truly care about you as a person. This school is not without its faults. The school does not have a high budget and it can be seen fairly clearly. I would like for there to be more school spirit within the school and more interactions with the community.
4.0 Parent
8/15/2019
Students have multiple opportunities to participate in top academic activities such as robotics and envirothon. Teachers work with students to succeed. Free AP testing is offered and college credit awarded through multiple universities.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
3.0 parent
9/4/2022
Parent of three children who attended Jay schools.
4.0 parent
4/13/2022
This school has a dedicated team of teachers and administrators that make this a great place for students to learn. A school's greatness cannot be measured by simple metrics. This school is great because it takes kids where they are at academically and socially and transforms them into productive me...

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Spruce Mountain High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Jay, ME, in the Jay neighborhood, and is served by the Regional School Unit No. 73 in Maine. The school has a total enrollment of 427 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 92% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Spruce Mountain High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 77%, and the average SAT score is 1100. The average home value in this area is $254,234. Discover additional schools in the area, like Western Maine Academy, Western Maine Christian Academy, Hezion Academy, and more. Learn more about what Jay has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Spruce Mountain High School.

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