Washington County graduation rates for 2022-23 school year

Washington County graduation rates for 2022-23 school year
ME Commissioner of Education Pender Makin 2023 — Maine Department of Education
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Graduation rates in Washington County schools fell in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Maine Department of Education.

There were 169 students who received a diploma that year, which was 5.7% lower than the previous school year.

The students’ performance is higher than the statewide average of 87.3% recorded at the time.

Washington County had the third 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 Washington County Over 5 Years
Graduation Rate of Washington County Schools in 2022-23 School Year
School Name Cohort Size Total Graduation
Washington Academy 73 93.2%
Calais Middle/High School 72 87.5%
Narraguagus High School 46 82.6%


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