Piscataquis Community Secondary School (Closed 2021)

Piscataquis Community Secondary 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 56%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
179 students
This chart displays total students of Piscataquis Community Secondary School by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
15 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Piscataquis Community Secondary School by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ME)
(18-19)
11-19%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Piscataquis Community Secondary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
40-49%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Piscataquis Community Secondary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Piscataquis Community Secondary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
American Indian
(19-20)
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Piscataquis Community Secondary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)
n/a
2%
Black
(19-20)
n/a
4%
White
(19-20)
99%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Piscataquis Community Secondary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
n/a
3%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Piscataquis Community Secondary School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
(19-20)
80-89%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Piscataquis Community Secondary School and public school graduation rate of Maine by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
46%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Piscataquis Community Secondary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Piscataquis Community Secondary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% ME state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Piscataquis Community Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Piscataquis Community Secondary School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%.
How many students attend Piscataquis Community Secondary School?
179 students attend Piscataquis Community Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Piscataquis Community Secondary School students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Piscataquis Community Secondary School offer ?
Piscataquis Community Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Piscataquis Community Secondary School part of?

Recent Articles

How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
The Impact of Coronavirus on Public Schools
The Impact of Coronavirus on Public Schools
This article discusses the widespread impact of COVID-19 on public schools, addressing issues such as school closures, remote learning challenges, effects on standardized testing, and concerns about student progress. It also provides tips for parents suddenly faced with homeschooling responsibilities.
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.