Total enrollment
539
-75 (-12%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in Calais Public Schools
Maine · 539 students · 1 city
Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary school, Calais Public Schools's 3 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 539 students (2 elementary and 1 high).
4-year change in Calais Public Schools
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Calais Public Schools ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Maine | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 539 | #84 of 85 | #9,029 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 2 | #79 of 85 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.6:1 | #15 of 85 | #731 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 56.8% | #24 of 85 | #3,231 of 8,164 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside Calais Public Schools
Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 551 to 539 students (down 2%) and from 47 to 51 full-time teachers (up 9%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calais Middle/High School | Calais | High | 07-12 | 289 |
| Calais Elementary School | Calais | Elementary | PK-06 | 250 |
| St Croix Regional Technical Center | Calais | Elementary | N-N | · |
About Calais Public Schools
As a compact district in Maine, Calais Public Schools serves 539 students across 3 schools.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Calais Public Schools covers 2 elementary and 1 high school.
Average enrollment per school in Calais Public Schools is about 180, below the Maine average of roughly 293.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 539 students, declined 12% from the 614 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Calais Public Schools discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.