Graduation rates in Androscoggin County schools fell in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
There were 921 students who received a diploma that year, which was 1.8% lower than the previous school year.
The students’ performance is lower than the statewide average of 87.3% recorded at the time.
Androscoggin County had the second-lowest graduation rate in the state.
Maine’s graduation rate rebounded to 87%, reaching pre-pandemic highs, according to the latest data from the Maine Department of Education Data Warehouse. However, data shows a possible achievement gap, with white students graduating at a higher rate than students of color.
Graduation rate data may be slightly innacurate due to incomplete reporting from some schools.
| School Name | Cohort Size | Total Graduation |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Little High School | 253 | 92.1% |
| Oak Hill High School | 91 | 87.9% |
| Leavitt Area High School | 134 | 86.6% |
| Lisbon High School | 102 | 83.3% |
| Poland Regional High School | 147 | 77.6% |
| Lewiston High School | 404 | 72.5% |