Piscataquis Community Secondary School

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Piscataquis Community Secondary School ranks 80 th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Piscataquis Community Secondary School is a public high school in Guilford, Maine, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 235 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 80/Maine School Administrative District 04, which is ranked 130 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Piscataquis Community Secondary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (97.87%) compared to the nearby Penquis Valley Middle/High School (91.94%) and Dexter Regional High School (95.86%), indicating a more homogeneous student population. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (59.81%) and Mathematics (37.04%) lower than the state averages in 2022-2023, but higher in the previous year. The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 82.0% to 84.9%, though it is lower than the state average.

Piscataquis Community Secondary School has experienced significant fluctuations in chronic absenteeism, from 5.3% in 2021-2022 to 22.8% in 2020-2021, in contrast to the nearby Dexter Regional High School, which reported 0.0% chronic absenteeism in 2022-2023. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 29.69% to 44.68%, which is higher than Dexter Regional High School (49.25%) but lower than Penquis Valley Middle/High School (77.42%).

Detail:

Public 7-12

9 Campus Drive
Guilford, ME 04443

(207) 876-4625

District: Regional School Unit 80/Maine School Admin District 04

SchoolDigger Rank:
80^th of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,419

Feeder schools for Piscataquis Community Secondary School:

Elementary:

Piscataquis Community Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 226

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.9%

Asian:

1.3%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Piscataquis Community Secondary School ranks worse than 65% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.37. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Piscataquis Community Secondary School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.9%), Asian (1.3%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Piscataquis Community Secondary School is 10.4. (See more...)

Compare Piscataquis Community Secondary School employs 21.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Piscataquis Community Secondary School is $18,419.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Piscataquis Community Secondary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Piscataquis Community Secondary School 80^th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Piscataquis Community Secondary School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 80/Maine School Admin District 04:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 80/Maine School Admin District 04 130^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Piscataquis Community Secondary School

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Rank History for all students at Piscataquis Community Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2021	78.87	27^th	82	67.1%
2022	59.61	43^rd	98	56.1%
2023	33.37	80^th	123	35.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Piscataquis Community Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	80.26	6^th	22	72.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Piscataquis Community Secondary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.41	10^th	22	54.5%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Piscataquis Community Secondary School

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	231	3	0	1	1	236
2022	252	1	1	1	1	256
2023	230	1	0	1	3	235
2024	219	3	0	1	3	226

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Piscataquis Community Secondary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	236	21.0	11.2	36.9
2022	256	21.6	11.8	29.7
2023	235	21.6	10.8	44.7
2024	226	21.6	10.4	50.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Piscataquis Community Secondary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	236	21.0	11.2	36.9
2022	256	21.6	11.8	29.7
2023	235	21.6	10.8	44.7
2024	226	21.6	10.4	50.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Piscataquis Community Secondary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$13,428
2022	$15,359
2023	$18,419

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Schools Near Piscataquis Community Secondary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Piscataquis Community Secondary School	Public	7-12	9 Campus Drive	Guilford	04443	Piscataquis County	Regional School Unit 80/Maine School Admin District 04	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 876-4625	226	22	10.4	50.9%	219 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	33.4	80^th of 123 public high schools	35.0%		59.6	43^rd of 98 public high schools	56.1%	37	59.8	37.0	36.1	$18,419
Dexter Regional High School	Public	9-12	12 Abbott Hill Rd	Dexter	04930	Penobscot County	Maine School Admin District 46	No	No	No	No	(207) 924-5536	270	21	13.0	50.0%	255 (94.4%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.5%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	50	41^st of 123 public high schools	66.7%		30.9	81^st of 98 public high schools	17.3%	40	68.2	40.9	39.0	$17,212
Penquis Valley Middle/High School	Public	5-12	48 Penquis Drive	Milo	04463	Piscataquis County	Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Admin District 41	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 943-7346	369	32	11.5	79.4%	339 (91.9%)	4 (1.1%)	9 (2.4%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	6.5	120^th of 123 public high schools	2.4%		1	96^th of 98 public high schools	2.0%	24	42.2	28.4	19.4	$18,500

Frequently Asked Questions about Piscataquis Community Secondary School

Is Piscataquis Community Secondary School a good school?

Piscataquis Community Secondary School ranks 80^th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Piscataquis Community Secondary School?

Students at Piscataquis Community Secondary School are 97% White, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Piscataquis Community Secondary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 226 students attended Piscataquis Community Secondary School.

What district is Piscataquis Community Secondary School in?

Regional School Unit 80/Maine School Admin District 04

What schools feed into Piscataquis Community Secondary School?

Piscataquis Community Secondary School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Piscataquis Community Elementary

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