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Bangor Public Schools

Maine · Public School District
10
Schools
3,454
Students
$16,993
Per-Pupil Spend
+18% nat'l
46.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-6pp vs nat'l
83.0%
Graduation Rate
-3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bangor Public Schools is a public school district in Maine serving 3,454 students across 10 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,993 is above average for a US public school district. 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Abraham Lincoln SchoolPK–03158
Downeast SchoolPK–03294
Fairmount School04–05231
Fourteenth Street SchoolPK–03163
Fruit Street SchoolPK–03334
Mary Snow School04–05240
Vine Street SchoolPK–03199
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
James F. Doughty School06–08364
William S. Cohen School06–08364
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bangor High School09–121,107
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,993+18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
45%
State
44.5%
Local (property tax)
45.4%
Federal
10.1%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (45%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
3,454
Students
46%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,993 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bangor Public Schools?
Bangor Public Schools has 10 public schools, serving a total of 3,454 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bangor Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 83.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bangor Public Schools spend per student?
Bangor Public Schools spends $16,993 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bangor Public Schools?
46% of students in Bangor Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bangor Public Schools?
No, Bangor Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bangor Public Schools serve?
Bangor Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bangor Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bangor Public Schools is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.