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 166 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to 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 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School's student population of 166 students has declined by 12% 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
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Central Aroostook Jr-sr 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 Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#277 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
97%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School is ranked #277 out of 512 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?
80-84% 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 Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School?
166 students attend Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Central Aroostook Jr-sr High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
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 12/21/2011
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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