Penquis Valley High School is a high school located in Milo, Maine, United States. Founded in 1968, the school serves students from Milo, Brownville, LaGrange, and Medford and Orneville Township. John Dow is the Principal. The school is accredited by NEASC.
Serving 369 students in grades 5-12, Penquis Valley Middle/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 28% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Penquis Valley Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Penquis Valley Middle/high School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Penquis Valley Middle/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 Penquis Valley Middle/high School is 0.15, 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
#486 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
92%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penquis Valley Middle/high School's ranking?
Penquis Valley Middle/high School is ranked #486 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Penquis Valley Middle/high School often compared to?
Penquis Valley Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenville Consolidated School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penquis Valley Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Penquis Valley Middle/high School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Penquis Valley Middle/high School?
369 students attend Penquis Valley Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Penquis Valley Middle/high School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Penquis Valley Middle/high School?
Penquis Valley Middle/high School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Penquis Valley Middle/high School offer ?
Penquis Valley Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Penquis Valley Middle/high School part of?
Penquis Valley Middle/high School is part of RSU 41/MSAD 41 School District.
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