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Bangor High School

885 Broadway, Bangor, ME, 04401

Top 25% School in Maine

Ranked 56 of 108 in Maine

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About Bangor High School

Bangor High School is the best school in the Bangor Public Schools district. It is the city's main public high school for grades 9 through 12. It is one of the best schools for academic rigor and scientific research, with about 1,100 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 13:1. The school is home to a well-known STEM academy and offers a wide range of Advanced Placement® courses to help students get ready for college. There are 19% of students who are minorities, and 37% of students are considered to be economically disadvantaged. The performance data shows steady progress, with 58% of students being proficient in reading and 52% in math, and it is one of the best high school in Maine. The school also sets up SAT and ACT tests to help students move on to college. The campus is known for having a strong community reputation and competitive sports. Each student is expected to spend about $14,000. Bangor High School is one of the best schools in Maine because it is dedicated to helping students grow in all areas and do well in school.

Bangor High School Contact Information

Address

885 Broadway, Bangor, ME, 04401

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Phone

(207) 992-5500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 58%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 58% in Reading.
81
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1074
Total Students
$69151
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 56 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Bangor High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 80.73%
Asian 2.61%
Hispanic 4.75%
Black 2.7%
Two+ Races 7.54%
Native Am. 1.58%
White
80.73%
Asian
2.61%
Hispanic
4.75%
Black
2.7%
Two+ Races
7.54%
Native Am.
1.58%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1074
46.09%
495 Female
53.91%
579 Male

Student Population

1074 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

214 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Bangor High School students recently showed off their academic skills at the Maine State Science Fair, where several students won to p honors and scholarships for their original research in environmental and computer sciences. The school's STEM Academy is also growing successfully. It now offers advanced classes in biotechnology and renewable energy systems. The fine arts department also recently celebrated the selection of a number of student musicians for the All-State Music Festival. This shows how much the school cares about high-level performing arts.

FAQ

Q1. Do teachers want students to take advanced classes?

Ans. Yes, of course! Advanced classes push students and help them do better in school.

Q2. Are there programs that help people become better leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can learn how to be leaders by joining student groups, working on group projects, and mentoring other students.

Q3. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Bangor High School lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q4. Does Bangor High School offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, Bangor High School gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Q5. Are students allowed to join clubs and activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, clubs, sports, and student groups help people learn how to be social and lead.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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