There were 70 Black or African American students enrolled in Sagadahoc County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 14.8% more than the previous year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Data showed that Black or African American students made up 1.5% of the 4,603 students in Sagadahoc County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, making them the fourth most represented ethnicity.
Among the five districts in Sagadahoc County, Regional School Unit 01 – LKRSU recorded the highest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 43 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Sagadahoc County.
As of 2025, the average student-to-teacher ratio in public schools in Maine is 11:1, much lower than the national average of one teacher for every 15 students. A lower student-to-teacher ratio has been found to improve students’ school performance.
| District Name | Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional School Unit 75/Maine School Administrative District 75 | 23 | 2,315 | 1% |
| Regional School Unit 01 – LKRSU | 43 | 1,639 | 2.6% |
| 4 | 421 | 1% | |
| West Bath Public Schools | 0 | 224 | — |
| Monhegan Plantation School Department | 0 | 4 | — |