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
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)n/a
2%
Black
(19-20)n/a
4%
White
(19-20)99%
89%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)80-89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
46%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
Piscataquis Community Secondary School is part of Regional School Unit 80/Maine School Administrative District 04 School District.
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