Serving 134 students in grades 9-12, Penobscot Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Penobscot Valley High School's student population of 134 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Penobscot Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Penobscot Valley High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#361 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
93%
87%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penobscot Valley High School's ranking?
Penobscot Valley High School is ranked #361 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Penobscot Valley High School often compared to?
Penobscot Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mattanawcook Academy, Bangor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penobscot Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Penobscot Valley High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Penobscot Valley High School?
134 students attend Penobscot Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Penobscot Valley High School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penobscot Valley High School?
Penobscot Valley High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Penobscot Valley High School offer ?
Penobscot Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Penobscot Valley High School part of?
Penobscot Valley High School is part of RSU 31/MSAD 31 School District.
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