Mission Statement
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The mission of Deering High School is to graduate students who are college and career ready and globally competent. 


Deering High School is committed to creating a student-centered and globally-focused environment for teaching and learning, both in and out of the classroom. With over fifteen Advanced Placement courses, multiple dual college enrollment opportunities, many extracurricular clubs and activities, and abundant Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELOs) and activities to choose from, we invite every student to find their strength and their passion in order to make their unique contribution to this school community, the State of Maine, the U.S. and our global community!