D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Dirigo High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 145 Weld Street, Dixfield, ME 04224
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 35% · Math 5% proficient · 2nd percentile in Maine
Graduation
C+
84% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Maine schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
233
Students
enrolled
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%2/100reading 4th percentile, math 0th percentile among Maine high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%50/10084% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 40% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maine schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −31 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maine. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (−22 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency5% (−32 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate84% (−2 pts vs. state avg 86%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Maine state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White25%5%reading -32 pts, math -27 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income10%10%reading -27 pts, math -7 pts0th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 145 Weld Street
City Dixfield
ZIP Code 04224
District 2314833
NCES School ID 231483300382
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 04224

Understanding the community around Dirigo High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,954
Per Capita Income $28,605
Poverty Rate 8.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%
High School or Higher 94.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $118,700
Median Rent $589
Owner-Occupied 82.5%
Renter-Occupied 17.5%
View full data for ZIP 04224 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dirigo High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.9%
Hispanic/Latino 4.7%
Black 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More Races 1.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 233
Teachers (FTE) 16.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dirigo High School?
Dirigo High School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Dirigo High School?
Dirigo High School has 233 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1.
What grades does Dirigo High School serve?
Dirigo High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dirigo High School receive per student?
Dirigo High School receives $21,311 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dirigo High School in 04224 ▼
Avg Home Value
$191,908
Avg Monthly Rent
$927
1-Year Change
+4.4%
% Renters
17.5%

Other Schools in 04224

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026