Penobscot Valley High School is a 9–12 school serving approximately 140 students in Howland, Maine, United States. PVHS also employs approximately 28 teachers. PVHS is the only 9-12 school in SAU 31.
Serving 127 students in grades 9-12, Penobscot Valley 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Penobscot Valley High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Howland, ME, covering an area of approximately 202.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 18 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Penobscot Valley High School's student population of 127 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Penobscot Valley 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 Penobscot Valley High School is 0.06, 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
#438 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
84%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
4%
White
97%
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
≥90%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penobscot Valley High School's ranking?
Penobscot Valley High School is ranked #438 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Penobscot Valley High School often compared to?
Penobscot Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mattanawcook Academy, Bangor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penobscot Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Penobscot Valley High School is 90%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Penobscot Valley High School?
127 students attend Penobscot Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Penobscot Valley High School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Penobscot Valley High School?
Penobscot Valley High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Penobscot Valley High School offer ?
Penobscot Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Penobscot Valley High School part of?
Penobscot Valley High School is part of RSU 31/MSAD 31 School District.
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