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#248 of 542 schools in ME

Top 46% in state

Poland Regional H S

High School · Rsu 16 · Poland, ME

A Rsu 16 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1457 Maine Street, Poland, ME 04274

  • Math 87% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 82% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+2.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency85% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)85% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation13.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$15,878
Chronic Absenteeism37.8%

Students at Poland Regional H S score 84% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency82%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 43 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
87%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

28.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Poland Regional H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$94,625

Median home value

$280,300

Median rent

$1,149/mo

College educated

29.3%

Homeownership

86%

Poverty rate

11.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04274; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
13.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·31 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Rsu 16

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$15,878NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Poland Regional H S is listed in RSU 16; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Poland Regional H S

Poland Regional H S is a public high school in Poland, ME, part of Rsu 16, serving approximately 513 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #248 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Poland Regional H S

What grades does Poland Regional H S serve?

Poland Regional H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Poland Regional H S?

Poland Regional H S has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Poland Regional H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Poland Regional H S is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Poland Regional H S rank in ME?

Poland Regional H S ranks #248 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Poland Regional H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Poland Regional H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Poland Regional H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Poland Regional H S has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Poland Regional H S a charter school?

No, Poland Regional H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Poland Regional H S a Title I school?

No, Poland Regional H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Poland Regional H S?

28.3% of students at Poland Regional H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
513
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Androscoggin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 04274)
5,920
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
39.8
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 04274; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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