Massabesic High School

Massabesic High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
88 West Rd,  Waterboro, ME
Regional School Unit No. 57 (MSAD 57)
3.3
2.8
908 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
28
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
85.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
31.8%
State Average
36.4%
Math
33.5%
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
223:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
White
95.5%
Two or more races
2.2%
Hispanic
<1%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 Southern Maine 161 Students
University of Maine 156 Students
University of New England 97 Students
University of New Hampshire 64 Students
Husson University 63 Students
Southern Maine Community College 60 Students
University of Maine at Farmington 56 Students
Boston University 53 Students
Saint Joseph's College of Maine 51 Students
Bowdoin College 47 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 42 Students
Business 39 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Biology 32 Students
Computer Science 24 Students
Political Science and Government 19 Students
Education 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Criminology 15 Students
Early Childhood Education 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 193 Reviews
3.0 Senior
5/13/2025
Need changes to school schedule, start times, and administrative. Sports programs leave little to be desired. Curriculum needs an overhaul. Staffing and transportation issues.
3.0 Senior
4/24/2024
Massabesic high school has been a good place to go to high school. Students that are interested in getting a good education and being college ready can achieve that goal.
1.0 Parent
4/25/2023
graduate2004,had a cpl good teachers but I was not prepared for the real world.Took summer school math every summer, because I failed every yr. senior yr they gave me a study hall and called it math, gave me70 in all classes so I graduated. Now my daughter is in 10th there & it is even worse, the staff literally harasses & bullies my daughter so badly that she refuses to go, they do so even after knowing she struggles with severe anxiety and depression. I have felt bullied myself by the staff when I have gone into meetings.Now they have me in court due to truancy, they have made things sound horrible in court transcript as if I don't care about my daughter even though they know that's not true& they know how hard things have been & how hard I have tried to make things work w/ the school for her.I am at my wits end. I finally after too MANY attempts, & bringing in our family therapy caseworker & writing a hand written request to have a spec.Ed eval,she is getting it. Mhs is a joke
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 13 Reviews
5.0 other
12/2/2015
I have to give the high rating after an incident involving my daughter was handled swiftly and safely. I was called immediately because a teacher sensed trouble. Danger was averted, but this could have been a tragic event if an adult had not been paying attention!!! Thank you!!!
3.0 parent
3/21/2012
I have just become aware of a rumor going around that there may not be a success program at our high school next year. I understand from the beginning that any student not acting appropriatly will be sent to the mainstreem program. I have yet seen this happen and for this program to be the success i...
3.0 parent
5/18/2011
They are making significant progress with the new Principal and staff. They still have a ways to go, but are limited because most parents do not seem to care, therefore they tend to treat us all as such. The NJROTC program is excellent - keep in mind that there are kids from families who don't bothe...
4.0 parent
1/2/2011
Massabesic's new trimester structure for delivering classes seems to be making a difference. Having the same classes every day allow the students to stay focused only on those topics of study. We've seen a big difference in my daughter's grades as well as commitment to doing the work. Same as life.....

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Massabesic High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Waterboro, ME and is served by the Regional School Unit No. 57 (MSAD 57) in Maine. The school has a total enrollment of 908 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Massabesic High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $462,108. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sanford Christian Academy, Thornton Academy, Standish Baptist Academy, and more. Learn more about what Waterboro has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Massabesic High School.

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