Millinocket Public Schools

The Millinocket Public Schools district in Maine consists of two schools: Granite Street School, an elementary school, and Stearns Junior-Senior High School. While the district faces challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism and a predominantly low-income student population, there are also signs of progress and opportunities for improvement.

Granite Street School has shown steady improvement in its academic performance, with its SchoolDigger rating increasing from 1 star to 3 stars over the past few years. In contrast, Stearns Junior-Senior High School has experienced more volatility, ranking 27th out of 98 Maine high schools in 2021-2022 but then dropping to 90th out of 123 schools in the current year.

Both schools have a predominantly white student population, with Granite Street School being slightly more diverse. Chronic absenteeism rates are high at both schools, with Stearns Junior-Senior High School having a significantly higher rate. Additionally, over 50% of students at both schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges in the Millinocket Public Schools district. While the district faces these obstacles, the improvement at Granite Street School suggests that there may be opportunities to replicate successful strategies and address areas of concern across the district.