Summary:
Regional School Unit 16 in Maine contains a single high school, Poland Regional High School, which serves grades 9-12. While the school has some positive attributes, it faces several challenges that may require focused attention to improve student outcomes and overall performance.
Poland Regional High School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 92% of students identifying as White. The school's English Language Arts proficiency rate is slightly above the district average, but its mathematics and science proficiency rates are below both the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.3%, which is significantly higher than the state average, and a four-year graduation rate of 77.5%, which is lower than the state average.
With nearly 30% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school may need to consider the impact of socioeconomic factors on student performance and provide additional resources and support to address any disparities. Overall, while Poland Regional High School has some positive attributes, it faces several challenges that may require focused attention and strategic interventions to improve student outcomes and the school's overall performance.
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