Piscataquis Community High School is a high school located in Guilford, Maine, United States. The school serves students from Abbot, Cambridge, Guilford, Parkman, Sangerville, and Wellington.
Serving 226 students in grades 7-12, Piscataquis Community Secondary 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Piscataquis Community Secondary School's student population of 226 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Piscataquis Community Secondary 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 Piscataquis Community Secondary 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
#269 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
97%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piscataquis Community Secondary School's ranking?
Piscataquis Community Secondary School is ranked #269 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Piscataquis Community Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Piscataquis Community Secondary School is 90%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Piscataquis Community Secondary School?
226 students attend Piscataquis Community Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Piscataquis Community Secondary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piscataquis Community Secondary School?
Piscataquis Community Secondary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Piscataquis Community Secondary School offer ?
Piscataquis Community Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Piscataquis Community Secondary School part of?
Piscataquis Community Secondary School is part of Regional School Unit 80/Maine School Administrative District 04.
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