Public School
Massabesic High School
- C+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Waterboro, ME
- 178 reviews
- AcademicsB-
- DiversityC
- TeachersB+
- College PrepC+
- Clubs & ActivitiesC+
- Health & SafetyC+
- AdministrationC
- SportsB+
- FoodC-
- Resources & FacilitiesC
- School District
- Regional School Unit No. 57 (MSAD 57)
Address
88 West Road
Waterboro, ME 04087
Telephone
(207) 247-3141
Website
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- Cost of LivingC+
- Good for FamiliesC+
- HousingC+
Area Feel
Rural
Median Household Income
$62,635
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,029
National
$949Median Home Value
$191,500
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
C+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 50%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.18 responses
Poll
- 56%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.18 responses
Students
Diversity
C
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,019
Free or Reduced Lunch
39%
- 84%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.19 responses
- 63%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.19 responses
- 95%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.19 responses
Teachers
- 62%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.29 responses
- 66%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.29 responses
- 62%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.29 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$11,242/ year
National
$12,239- 85%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.27 responses
- 26%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.27 responses
- 48%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.27 responses
Massabesic High School Reviews
178 reviews
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I like the sportsmanship and closeness that exists between students and most teachers at the school. Teachers and coaches here are above average in experience, knowledge, and personality. They are willing to give their ALL to support their students and athletes. They work hard to get kids to learn and understand the task at hand.
Something I would like to see is an increase in the difficulty and strictness of college prep/honors/AP classes. Examples: set strict deadlines, bring the minimum passing grade back up to a 3 instead of a 2.5, set specific academic guidelines and requirements for honors and AP classes (versus college prep), so students will know what they are getting into before enrolling in their chosen classes. I feel that many students don’t take their classes seriously, no matter the level of class they are in (integrated, CP, honors, etc). As someone enrolled in 3/4 honors classes, I can say that there are a lot of other students that do not take the course seriously.
Something I would like to see is an increase in the difficulty and strictness of college prep/honors/AP classes. Examples: set strict deadlines, bring the minimum passing grade back up to a 3 instead of a 2.5, set specific academic guidelines and requirements for honors and AP classes (versus college prep), so students will know what they are getting into before enrolling in their chosen classes. I feel that many students don’t take their classes seriously, no matter the level of class they are in (integrated, CP, honors, etc). As someone enrolled in 3/4 honors classes, I can say that there are a lot of other students that do not take the course seriously.
Many of my peers look at Massabesic and don't see a good school. Underneath the surface, however, is a web of people eager to see you succeed. There is a plethora of opportunities and resources that can be sought out, and many personal connections to be made. Massabesic is not a large school. That of course comes with both advantages and disadvantages. There are not as much academic diversity as you might see at a larger high school, but there is a much larger emphasis on personal connections. The teachers are a great deal of fun, and serve to make the school day much more fun.
My experience at Massabesic hasn't been terrible, but it hasn't been the best. The greatest part about Massabesic are the teachers that are there to help you every step of the way. They truly care about the quality of education you are receiving and are phenomenal at what they do. The part that "ruined", per se, my experience is the muddling of the grading system. Over the past few years, RSU 57 has committed to making 2019 the first class to graduate with a 1-4 grading system. Our class graduates next year and they have only just begun to work out how this is going to work. Overall, Massabesic is a fairly average rural school that gets the job done and teaches what needs to be taught.