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Mt View High School

577 Mount View Road
Thorndike, ME 04986
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 291 students in grades 9-12, Mt View High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in ME)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mt View High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mt View High School's student population of 291 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar

School Rankings

Mt View High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt View High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#417 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-29%
49%
80-84%
84%
40-44%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
96%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mt View High School's ranking?
Mt View High School is ranked #417 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Mt View High School often compared to?
Mt View High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belfast Area High School, Searsport District High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt View High School?
The graduation rate of Mt View High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mt View High School?
291 students attend Mt View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mt View High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt View High School?
Mt View High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mt View High School offer ?
Mt View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt View High School part of?
Mt View High School is part of RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District.

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5   12/17/2016
I am a freshman here and I love it here so far
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Sarah Ortiz

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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