Poland Regional High School

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Poland Regional High School ranks 52 nd of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Poland Regional High School is a public high school serving 535 students in grades 9-12 in Poland, Maine, which is part of the Regional School Unit 16 district. While the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to nearby schools, it has seen declining performance in recent years, with lower graduation rates, higher chronic absenteeism, and lower proficiency rates in core subjects than state and district averages.

Poland Regional High School's 4-year graduation rate has dropped from 92.5% in 2020-2021 to 77.5% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the graduation rates of nearby schools like Leavitt Area High School (88.2%) and Gray-New Gloucester High School (86.7%). The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 61.8% in 2020-2021 and 29.3% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the surrounding schools. Additionally, Poland Regional High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the state and district averages.

Socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's lower academic performance, as Poland Regional High School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (29.91%) compared to some of the surrounding schools. While the school's performance has declined, nearby schools like Leavitt Area High School and Gray-New Gloucester High School are outperforming the state in several metrics, suggesting that there may be opportunities for Poland Regional High School to learn from their practices and strategies to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1457 Maine Street
Poland, ME 04274

(207) 998-5400

District: Regional School Unit 16

SchoolDigger Rank:
52^nd of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,088

Feeder schools for Poland Regional High School:

Elementary:	Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls
	Minot Consolidated School
	Poland Community School
Middle:	Bruce M Whittier Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 513

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.0%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Poland Regional High School ranks better than 57.7% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.1. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Poland Regional High 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 (91%), two or more races (4.7%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Poland Regional High School is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Poland Regional High School employs 44.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Poland Regional High School is $16,088.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Poland Regional High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Poland Regional High School 52^nd of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Poland Regional High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 16:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 16 110^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Poland Regional High School

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Rank History for all students at Poland Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2010	50.54	40^th	103	61.2%
2011	39.64	62^nd	105	41.0%
2012	72.69	22^nd	107	79.4%
2013	53.28	40^th	106	62.3%
2015	21.37	58^th	98	40.8%
2016	40.23	62^nd	111	44.1%
2017	43.60	57^th	111	48.6%
2018	48.43	51^st	114	55.3%
2019	55.03	38^th	114	66.7%
2021	60.24	55^th	82	32.9%
2022	46.56	62^nd	98	36.7%
2023	44.10	52^nd	123	57.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Poland Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	84.51	10^th	76	86.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Poland Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	53.73	32^nd	92	65.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Poland Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	44.95	43^rd	92	53.3%

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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 Poland Regional High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	484	5	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	494
2011	476	2	3	9	5	0	17	512
2012	478	3	3	6	5	0	15	510
2013	480	2	4	7	4	0	13	510
2014	494	2	3	5	1	0	9	514
2015	483	5	3	7	3	1	4	506
2016	455	5	2	4	5	0	6	477
2017	454	4	2	3	5	1	3	472
2018	452	7	3	2	5	2	5	476
2019	436	7	3	4	3	0	8	461
2020	454	7	5	7	1	1	11	486
2021	439	7	6	10	0	0	12	474
2022	464	5	3	9	1	1	17	500
2023	493	4	2	11	0	1	24	535
2024	467	5	4	10	0	3	24	513

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 Poland Regional High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	494	50.5	9.7	20.2
2011	512	44.3	11.5	30.9
2012	510	45.5	11.2	5.7
2013	510	46.8	10.8	28.2
2014	514	47.6	10.7	32.5
2015	506	47.0	10.7	39.9
2016	477	46.0	10.3	43.2
2017	472	46.1	10.2	39.4
2018	476	43.7	10.8	28.6
2019	461	43.9	10.5	34.3
2020	486	44.9	10.8	37
2021	474	43.8	10.8	33.3
2022	500	46.6	10.7	29.2
2023	535	47.0	11.3	29.9
2024	513	44.4	11.5	28.3

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 Poland Regional High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	494	50.5	9.7	20.2
2011	512	44.3	11.5	30.9
2012	510	45.5	11.2	5.7
2013	510	46.8	10.8	28.2
2014	514	47.6	10.7	32.5
2015	506	47.0	10.7	39.9
2016	477	46.0	10.3	43.2
2017	472	46.1	10.2	39.4
2018	476	43.7	10.8	28.6
2019	461	43.9	10.5	34.3
2020	486	44.9	10.8	37
2021	474	43.8	10.8	33.3
2022	500	46.6	10.7	29.2
2023	535	47.0	11.3	29.9
2024	513	44.4	11.5	28.3

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 Poland Regional High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,818
2019	$15,045
2020	$14,883
2021	$16,851
2022	$16,635
2023	$16,088

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Poland Regional High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 38^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 52^nd of 123 High schools	8.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	461	535	16.1%
African American	7	4	42.9%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	4	11	175%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	436	493	13.1%
Two or More Races	8	24	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.3%	29.9%	4.4%

Schools Near Poland Regional High 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
Poland Regional High School	Public	9-12	1457 Maine Street	Poland	04274	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 16	No	No	No	No	(207) 998-5400	513	44	11.5	28.3%	467 (91.0%)	5 (1.0%)	10 (1.9%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	24 (4.7%)	44.1	52^nd of 123 public high schools	57.7%		46.6	62^nd of 98 public high schools	36.7%	10	62.1	39.1	41.9	$16,088
Edward Little High School	Public	9-12	77 Harris Street	Auburn	04210	Androscoggin County	Auburn Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 333-6652	1,032	81	12.7	29.5%	820 (79.5%)	126 (12.2%)	33 (3.2%)	12 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	37 (3.6%)	18.6	111^th of 123 public high schools	9.8%		45.1	67^th of 98 public high schools	31.6%	44	50.3	30.4	30.4	$14,512
Lewiston High School	Public	9-12	156 East Avenue	Lewiston	04240	Androscoggin County	Lewiston Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 795-4190	1,645	108	15.2	55.7%	783 (47.6%)	663 (40.3%)	72 (4.4%)	22 (1.3%)	4 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	97 (5.9%)	5.1	122^nd of 123 public high schools	0.8%		0.8	97^th of 98 public high schools	1.0%	25	45.9	27.8	8.4	$15,359
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School	Public	9-12	256 Main Street	Paris	04271	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17	No	No	No	No	(207) 743-8914	1,019	72	14.2	45.0%	959 (94.1%)	7 (0.7%)	20 (2.0%)	5 (0.5%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.3%)	26.2	92^nd of 123 public high schools	25.2%		20.2	90^th of 98 public high schools	8.2%	2	56.7	37.8	29.6	$14,325
Gray-New Gloucester High School	Public	9-12	10 Libby Hill Road	Gray	04039	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Admin District 15	No	No	No	No	(207) 657-3323	611	47	12.8	32.9%	552 (90.3%)	9 (1.5%)	12 (2.0%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.1%)	69.6	17^th of 123 public high schools	86.2%		56.2	51^st of 98 public high schools	48.0%	34	72.4	48.9	50.0	$17,775
Lake Region High School	Public	9-12	1877 Roosevelt Trail	Naples	04055	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 61/Maine School Admin District 61	No	No	No	No	(207) 693-6221	519	45	11.5	43.5%	468 (90.2%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (4.0%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.2%)	36.1	72^nd of 123 public high schools	41.5%		26.2	85^th of 98 public high schools	13.3%	13	60.8	30.3	41.2	$19,851
Buckfield Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	160 Morrill Street	Buckfield	04220	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 10	No	No	No	No	(207) 336-2151	239	22	11.0	41.4%	233 (97.5%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	18.1	112^th of 123 public high schools	8.9%		27.7	83^rd of 98 public high schools	15.3%	29	49.5	34.6	31.7	$10,892
Leavitt Area High School	Public	9-12	21 Matthews Way	Turner	04282	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Admin District 52	No	No	No	No	(207) 225-1100	565	48	11.8	30.3%	534 (94.5%)	4 (0.7%)	17 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	60.3	27^th of 123 public high schools	78.0%		82.2	12^th of 98 public high schools	87.8%	15	76.2	38.5	44.7	$16,728
Lisbon High School	Public	9-12	2 Sugg Drive	Lisbon Falls	04252	Androscoggin County	Lisbon Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 353-3030	365	22	16.5	29.9%	341 (93.4%)	10 (2.7%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	27.5	89^th of 123 public high schools	27.6%		74.1	20^th of 98 public high schools	79.6%	69	62.4	28.1	29.6	$17,981
Oak Hill High School	Public	9-12	56 School Road	Wales	04280	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 04	No	No	No	No	(207) 375-4950	403	34	11.7	27.5%	374 (92.8%)	3 (0.7%)	13 (3.2%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	19.4	108^th of 123 public high schools	12.2%		58.7	46^th of 98 public high schools	53.1%	62	40.2	18.9	36.8	$18,919

Frequently Asked Questions about Poland Regional High School

What is the racial makeup of Poland Regional High School?

Students at Poland Regional High School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Poland Regional High School in?

Regional School Unit 16

What schools feed into Poland Regional High School?

Poland Regional High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls
Elementary : Minot Consolidated School
Elementary : Poland Community School
Middle : Bruce M Whittier Middle School

Is Poland Regional High School a good school?

Poland Regional High School ranks 52^nd of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Poland Regional High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 513 students attended Poland Regional High School.

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