Serving 256 students in grades 7-12, Piscataquis Community Secondary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piscataquis Community Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Piscataquis Community Secondary School's student population of 256 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Piscataquis Community Secondary School ranks within the top 20% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piscataquis Community Secondary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#84 out of 508 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
99%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piscataquis Community Secondary School's ranking?
Piscataquis Community Secondary School is ranked #84 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Piscataquis Community Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Piscataquis Community Secondary School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Piscataquis Community Secondary School?
256 students attend Piscataquis Community Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Piscataquis Community Secondary School students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piscataquis Community Secondary School?
Piscataquis Community Secondary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher 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
What school district is Piscataquis Community Secondary School part of?
Piscataquis Community Secondary School is part of RSU 80/MSAD 04 School District.
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