- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Presque Isle, ME
Presque Isle High School
Federal NCES profile for Presque Isle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231086000371
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Presque Isle High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Presque Isle · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- large classes for Maine
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Presque Isle High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Presque Isle High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Presque Isle, ME.
School address
District: Rsu 79/Msad 01 · Maine
NCES ID 231086000371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Presque Isle High School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 231086000371 · Presque Isle, ME High · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 13.9:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Presque Isle Middle School (354 students)
Presque Isle High School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Presque Isle High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Presque Isle High School
474 students
- Presque Isle M
Presque Isle Middle School
354 students
- Pine Street El
Pine Street Elementary School
325 students
- Eva Hoyt Zippe
Eva Hoyt Zippel School
289 students
- Mapleton Eleme
Mapleton Elementary School
228 students
What this shows Presque Isle High School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Presque Isle High School compares
Presque Isle High School 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 22% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Maine - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.0%
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
$16,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Presque Isle High School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 79/Msad 01 reports $16,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Presque Isle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presque Isle Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Street Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eva Hoyt Zippel School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mapleton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Presque Isle High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Presque Isle High School
How many students attend Presque Isle High School?
Presque Isle High School has 474 students enrolled. It is a high school in Presque Isle, ME. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Presque Isle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Presque Isle High School is 13.9:1, which is 25% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Presque Isle High School?
26.5% of students at Presque Isle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Presque Isle High School?
The largest demographic group at Presque Isle High School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Presque Isle, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Presque Isle High School?
Presque Isle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Presque Isle High School rank among public schools in Presque Isle?
By Resource Investment Index, Presque Isle High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Presque Isle, 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 79/Msad 01?
Besides Presque Isle High School, Rsu 79/Msad 01 also operates Presque Isle Middle School (354 students), Pine Street Elementary School (325 students), and Eva Hoyt Zippel School (289 students). See the Rsu 79/Msad 01 district page for the complete list.