Very Good
#15 of 64 private schools in ME
Top 22% of private schools
Maine Central Institute
High School · Pittsfield, ME
A private high school in Pittsfield, ME serving grades 9th – 12th.
295 MAIN ST, Pittsfield, ME 04967
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in ME.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in ME
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
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Where Maine Central Institute sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,168/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,822
Median home value
$145,200
Median rent
$879/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04967; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Maine Central Institute is listed in Pittsfield, ME; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Maine Central Institute
Maine Central Institute is a private high school in Pittsfield, ME, serving approximately 356 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 64 private schools in ME.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maine Central Institute
What grades does Maine Central Institute serve?
Maine Central Institute serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Maine Central Institute?
Maine Central Institute has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maine Central Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Maine Central Institute is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Maine Central Institute rank in ME?
Maine Central Institute ranks #15 of 64 private schools in ME.
What is Maine Central Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
Maine Central Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Maine Central Institute a private school?
Yes, Maine Central Institute is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Maine Central Institute a religious school?
No, Maine Central Institute is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 356
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Somerset County
- Phone
- (207) 487-3355
- Area population (ZIP 04967)
- 3,918
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04967; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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