- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Poland, ME
Poland Regional H S
Federal NCES profile for Poland Regional H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231477500436
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poland Regional H S earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Poland · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Poland Regional H S has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poland Regional H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Poland, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Poland Regional H S held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 231477500436 · Poland, ME High · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 10.8:1 · 25.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Poland Community School (423 students)
Poland Regional H S held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 44.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Poland Regional H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Poland Regional H S
506 students
- Poland Communi
Poland Community School
423 students
- Bruce M Whitti
Bruce M Whittier Middle School
272 students
- Elm Street Sch
Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls
241 students
- Minot Consolid
Minot Consolidated School
229 students
What this shows Poland Regional H S reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poland Regional H S compares
Poland Regional H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 25% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in Maine - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Poland Regional H S is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 16 reports $15,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poland Regional H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bruce M Whittier Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Minot Consolidated School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poland Regional H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~506 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Poland Regional H S
How many students attend Poland Regional H S?
Poland Regional H S has 506 students enrolled. It is a high school in Poland, ME. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poland Regional H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Poland Regional H S is 10.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poland Regional H S?
25.6% of students at Poland Regional H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poland Regional H S?
The largest demographic group at Poland Regional H S is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Poland, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poland Regional H S?
Poland Regional H S has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Poland Regional H S rank among public schools in Poland?
By Resource Investment Index, Poland Regional H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Poland, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rsu 16?
Besides Poland Regional H S, Rsu 16 also operates Poland Community School (423 students), Bruce M Whittier Middle School (272 students), and Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls (241 students). See the Rsu 16 district page for the complete list.