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Maine Private High Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private high school faculty in Maine who have attained an advanced degree is 62% (2026-27).

The private high school in Maine with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is The New School and OTC/OTC Next Steps, each with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# ME Schools Ranked: 27
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 53%–100%
ME School Avg.: 62%
National School Avg.: 56%

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# ME Schools Ranked: 27
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 53%–100%
ME School Avg.: 62%
National School Avg.: 56%

Maine Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

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Year	Maine (ME) avg
2025	61%
2024	60%
2023	58%
2022	58%
2021	57%
2020	58%
2019	57%
2018	56%
2017	56%
2016	53%
2015	59%

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Show school map — Maine (faculty w/ adv. degree range: 53%–100%, avg 62%)

Advanced Degree Range: 12% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average percentage of private high schools faculty in Maine who have attained an advanced degree?

The average percentage of private high schools faculty in Maine who have attained an advanced degree is 62% for 2026-27.

Which private high schools in Maine have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?

The top ranked private high schools in Maine with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include The New School, OTC/OTC Next Steps and North Yarmouth Academy.

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