There were 2,865 Black or African American students enrolled in Androscoggin County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 13.8% more than the previous year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Data showed that Black or African American students made up 17.5% of the 16,336 students in Androscoggin County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, making them the second most represented ethnicity.
Among the eight districts in Androscoggin County, Lewiston Public Schools recorded the highest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 2,315 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Androscoggin County.
As of 2025, the average student-to-teacher ratio in public schools in Maine is 11:1, much lower than the national average of one teacher for every 15 students. A lower student-to-teacher ratio has been found to improve students’ school performance.
| District Name | Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston Public Schools | 2,315 | 5,271 | 43.9% |
| Auburn Public Schools | 458 | 3,268 | 14% |
| Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Administrative District 52 | 26 | 1,981 | 1.3% |
| Regional School Unit 16 | 9 | 1,642 | 0.5% |
| Regional School Unit 73 | 20 | 1,360 | 1.5% |
| Lisbon Public Schools | 20 | 1,297 | 1.5% |
| Regional School Unit 04 | 7 | 1,273 | 0.5% |
| Acadia Academy | 10 | 244 | 4.1% |
