It is the largest and most ethnically diverse school district in Maine, with a student body made up of roughly 49% minorities.

Approximately half of the district's students qualify for free or reduced-price school meals.

In 2021, the district received a $25,000 grant from the Barr Foundation to recruit a more diverse staff.

In 2019, the district changed to a daily hot vegan school meal option.

The food service director said the vegan options were added to serve the schools' diverse student body.