Poland Regional High School
Tel:
(207)998-5400
- Poland Regional High School serves 472 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 10%.
Top Placements
Poland Regional High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Poland Regional High School's student population of 472 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 472 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Poland Regional High School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Poland Regional High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.12. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
| Overall School Rank | #281 out of 525 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 39% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 53% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 98% | 90% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.12 |
 | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 85% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rsu 16 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Poland Regional High School is Edward Little High School (8.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bruce M Whittier Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Poland Community School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Poland Bruce M Whittier Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 230 students
0.0 miles
1457 Maine Street
Poland, ME 04274
(207)998-3462 0.0 7-8 230 - Poland Poland Community School Grades: PK-6 | 459 students
1.0 miles
1250 Maine Street
Poland, ME 04274
(207)998-4915 1.0 PK-6 459 - Mechanic Falls Elm Street School-mechanic Falls Grades: PK-6 | 287 students
2.7 miles
129 Elm Street
Mechanic Falls, ME 04256
(207)345-3381 2.7 PK-6 287 - Oxford Oxford Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 398 students
5.9 miles
79 Pleasant Street
Oxford, ME 04270
(207)539-4456 5.9 PK-6 398 - Minot Minot Consolidated School Grades: PK-6 | 247 students
6.1 miles
23 Shaw Hill Road
Minot, ME 04258
(207)346-6471 6.1 PK-6 247
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
As the school year kicks into full swing, we examine the many fees and other hidden costs lurking in a “free” public education today.
Being a parent is never easy, but some children are more challenging than others. If you're concerned that your child's behavioral issues might be more than just temporary, consider whether an alternative school might be the next move.
All students deserve to have an equal chance at academic success but not every student learns in the same way. Alternative schools provide students with unique challenges or abilities an opportunity to succeed in a different educational setting. Keep reading to learn more about alternative schools and their impact on college admissions.
