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Ecology Learning Ctr

230 Main Street, Unity, ME 04988 · (207) 230-9275 · Waldo County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL120 STUDENTS
Enrollment
120
High
STATE 448
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
10 FTE teachers
STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
36%
43 students
STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Grade 93630%
Grade 102823%
Grade 112723%
Grade 122924%
Student demographics
14%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 28% · US 70%
White
10991%
STATE 85% · US 43%
Hispanic
22%
STATE 4% · US 30%
Black
22%
STATE 5% · US 15%
Two+
54%
STATE 4% · US 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
5748%
Female
6151%

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Where Ecology Learning Ctr ranks

Among high schools
MeasureThis schoolIn Maine
Enrollment
ranked largest first
120#103 of 114
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Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree or reduced lunch
2024-251209.712.4:136% (43)
2023-241056.615.9:132% (34)
2022-231008.711.5:138% (38)
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ecology Learning Ctr.

About Ecology Learning Ctr

Ecology Learning Ctr is a high school located in Unity, Maine, in Waldo County. In all, 120 students attend the school in grades 9 through 12. The school is 73% below the average for high schools in Maine.

Ecology Learning Ctr is listed under Ecology Learning Center in federal data.

The share of White students at Ecology Learning Ctr is 91%. Other groups include 4% multiracial. In Waldo County overall, the White share is about 93%. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Ecology Learning Ctr scores 14%.

The student-to-teacher ratio at Ecology Learning Ctr is 12.4:1, based on 9.7 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is in line with the 11.9:1 average for high schools in Maine. Lunch program data show 36% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. It compares with 57% for public schools in Waldo County.

In Waldo County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $72,782 a year, roughly 34% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Public schools in Waldo County number 27, with about 3,843 students.

Ecology Learning Ctr's closest public school neighbor is Unity Elementary School, about 0.4 miles away. A five-mile radius around the school includes 2 other public schools.

Locale data from NCES put Ecology Learning Ctr in rural territory some distance from an urban area (Rural: Distant). Ecology Learning Ctr is a public charter school.

The discussion board for Ecology Learning Ctr is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.

Waldo County at a glance

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Population
40,192
Census ACS
Median income
$72,782
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
27
3,843 students

Quick facts

School name
Ecology Learning Ctr
District
Ecology Learning Center
Address
230 Main Street, Unity, ME 04988
Phone
(207) 230-9275
County
Waldo County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
120
Teachers (FTE)
10
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
43 (36%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
231484123186
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Ecology Learning Ctr
What is the total enrollment at Ecology Learning Ctr?
Ecology Learning Ctr enrolls approximately 120 students in grades 09-12.
Is Ecology Learning Ctr an elementary, middle, or high school?
Ecology Learning Ctr is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Ecology Learning Ctr?
Approximately 12.4:1 students per teacher at Ecology Learning Ctr.
How diverse is Ecology Learning Ctr?
Ecology Learning Ctr reports a student body of 91% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Black, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Ecology Learning Ctr?
Ecology Learning Ctr is overseen by Ecology Learning Center in Waldo County.
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