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How many Hancock County students graduated during 2022-23 school year?

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ME Commissioner of Education Pender Makin 2023 | Maine Department of Education

ME Commissioner of Education Pender Makin 2023 | Maine Department of Education

Graduation rates in Hancock County schools fell in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Maine Department of Education.

There were 485 students who received a diploma that year, which was 0.9% lower than the previous school year.

The students' performance is lower than the statewide average of 87.3% recorded at the time.

Hancock County had the sixth highest 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.

Graduation Rates in Hancock County Over 5 Years
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Graduation Rate of Hancock County Schools in 2022-23 School Year
School NameCohort SizeTotal Graduation
Ellsworth High School13392.5%
Bucksport High School8691.9%
Mt. Desert Island High School14089.3%
George Stevens Academy8588.2%
Sumner Memorial High School7679%
Deer Isle-Stonington High School2378.3%
Blue Hill Harbor School1338.5%

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