Serving 464 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). 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 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Presque Isle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Presque Isle High School's student population of 464 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Presque Isle High School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Presque Isle High School is 0.22, 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
#182 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
88%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Presque Isle High School's ranking?
Presque Isle High School is ranked #182 out of 512 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 Fort Kent Community High School, Houlton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% 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 85-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Presque Isle High School?
464 students attend Presque Isle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Presque Isle High School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 13:1, 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
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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