Serving 134 students in grades 9-12, Penobscot Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Penobscot Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Penobscot Valley High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penobscot Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Penobscot Valley High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Penobscot Valley High School?
134 students attend Penobscot Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Penobscot Valley High School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penobscot Valley High School?
Penobscot Valley High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Penobscot Valley High School offer ?
Penobscot Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Penobscot Valley High School part of?
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