Presque Isle High School is a secondary school for students located in Presque Isle, Maine, United States. Associated with Maine School Administrative District No. 1, the school serves the communities of Castle Hill, Chapman, Mapleton, Presque Isle, and Westfield. In sports it is a class B school.
Serving 474 students in grades 9-12, Presque Isle High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Presque Isle High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Presque Isle, ME, encompassing approximately 227.2 square miles. The zone typically allows for a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 9.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Presque Isle High School's student population of 474 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Presque Isle High School ranks within the top 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Presque Isle High School is 0.26, 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
#237 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.4%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Presque Isle High School's ranking?
Presque Isle High School is ranked #237 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Presque Isle High School often compared to?
Presque Isle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Houlton High School, Fort Kent Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Presque Isle High School?
The graduation rate of Presque Isle High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Presque Isle High School?
474 students attend Presque Isle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Presque Isle High School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Presque Isle High School?
Presque Isle High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Presque Isle High School offer ?
Presque Isle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Presque Isle High School part of?
Presque Isle High School is part of RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District.
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