How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cherryfield Public Schools | Penobscot Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cherryfield, Maine | Blue Hill, Maine |
| Total Enrollment | 93 | 97 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.4:1 | 7.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cherryfield Public Schools | Penobscot Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,914 | $15,598 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.2% | 3.4% |
| State Revenue | 28.4% | 9.9% |
| Local Revenue | 60.3% | 86.7% |
Cherryfield Public Schools
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Penobscot Public Schools
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cherryfield Public Schools | Penobscot Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.7% | 92.3% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.3% | 29.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cherryfield Public Schools | Penobscot Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 230:1 | 280:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.1% | 23.2% |
School Types
Cherryfield Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Penobscot Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.