Machias Memorial High School

Machias Memorial High School, a rural-scale high school in Machias, Maine, run under Machias Public Schools, serves 173 students, covering grades 9 through 12. By comparison, Maine's public schools average about 448 students each, so Machias Memorial High School sits 61% smaller than that benchmark.

Within Machias Public Schools, which oversees 2 schools and 494 students, Machias Memorial High School is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, Machias Memorial High School reports that nearly all students (92%) are White; the rest comes out to 6% Hispanic. That composition is broadly in line with Washington County as a whole.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Machias Memorial High School has 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 10.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.9:1, putting Machias Memorial High School tighter than the state norm the norm. About 64% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Washington County put median household earnings sit near $56,024, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 12%. Across Washington County's 36 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,703 students), Machias Memorial High School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Rose M Gaffney School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 3 other public schools cluster around Machias Memorial High School.

Geographically, the school is in a countryside area.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Machias Memorial High School has ticked up 54%, going from 112 students in 2018 to 173 in 2025.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.