Central Aroostook High School is a public high school in Mars Hill, Maine, United States with 132 students enrolled as of 2019 and 21 full-time teaching staff providing grades 7–12.
Serving 157 students in grades 7-12, Central Aroostook Jr-sr 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). 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 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Central Aroostook Jr-Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Mars Hill, ME, covering approximately 53.9 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School's student population of 157 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
157 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Central Aroostook Panthers
School Rankings
Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
4%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Central Aroostook Panthers
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School is ranked #328 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Central Aroostook Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashland District School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School?
157 students attend Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School?
Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School offer ?
Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School part of?
Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School is part of RSU 42/MSAD 42 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
District 42 in Mars Hill Maine will not let a boy play on a basketball team because of his long hair , but yet the girls can wear theirs up in a pony tail. It is discrimination
Mars Hill school system discriminates against boys with long hair and not let them play sports in their school. Fight discrimination maybe the girls should cut their hair too.
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