Serving 535 students in grades 9-12, Poland Regional High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poland Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Poland Regional High School's student population of 535 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Poland Regional High School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poland Regional High School is 0.15, 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
#182 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
92%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poland Regional High School's ranking?
Poland Regional High School is ranked #182 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Poland Regional High School often compared to?
Poland Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poland Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Poland Regional High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Poland Regional High School?
535 students attend Poland Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Poland Regional High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poland Regional High School?
Poland Regional High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Poland Regional High School offer ?
Poland Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Poland Regional High School part of?
Poland Regional High School is part of RSU 16 School District.
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