Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School

Summary:

Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Mars Hill, Maine, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 172. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 46th out of 123 Maine high schools in 2022-2023 to as low as 106th out of 111 in 2015-2016, suggesting challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance compared to other high schools in the state. The school's four-year graduation rate for 2022-2023 was 85.7%, lower than the nearby Easton Junior-Senior High School at 100%.

Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School has also experienced a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14% in 2020-2021 to 17.7% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the 11.9% rate at Easton Junior-Senior High School. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (62.07%), Mathematics (40%), and Science (48.21%) were all lower than the state averages and lagged behind the nearby Fort Fairfield Middle/High School and Presque Isle High School.

One interesting finding is that Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School has a significantly higher percentage of White students (over 95%) compared to the nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. This lack of racial diversity may limit the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience. However, the school has seen a decline in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 41.97% in 2020-2021 to 30.81% in 2022-2023, suggesting a gradual improvement in the socioeconomic status of its student population. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.8 to 8.8 over the past three school years, which could be an advantage in providing more individualized attention and support for students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 26 Pleasant Street
       Mars Hill, ME  04758


(207) 425-2811

District: Regional School Unit 42/Maine School Admin District 42

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,925 Help


Feeder schools for Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:    Fort Street School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.3 Help
Number of students:  166

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.0%
African American:
1.2%
Hispanic:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.1% Help


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Compare Details Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 62.6% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.12. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97%), African American (1.2%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School is 8.3. (See more...)
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Compare Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School employs 19.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School is $19,925.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School 46th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 42/Maine School Admin District 42:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 42/Maine School Admin District 42 105th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 3.51 103rd 103 0.0%
2011 26.07 85th 105 19.0%
2012 29.37 80th 107 25.2%
2013 53.17 41st 106 61.3%
2015 15.92 66th 98 32.7%
2016 12.38 106th 111 4.5%
2017 15.51 101st 111 9.0%
2018 44.11 60th 114 47.4%
2019 27.96 85th 114 25.4%
2021 32.98 74th 82 9.8%
2022 41.05 72nd 98 26.5%
2023 46.12 46th 123 62.6%
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Rank History for White students at Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.70 16th 21 23.8%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 289 289
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 280 280
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 290 290
1994 279 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a -1 282
1995 269 0 2 1 7 n/a n/a 0 279
1996 269 0 2 1 7 n/a n/a 0 279
1997 263 1 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 270
1998 241 1 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 248
1999 242 2 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 249
2000 254 2 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 260
2001 249 3 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 257
2002 252 1 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 259
2003 252 1 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 259
2004 244 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 249
2005 246 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 252
2006 220 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 226
2007 207 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 211
2008 221 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 226
2009 194 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 196
2010 207 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 208
2011 196 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 199
2012 198 5 0 0 2 0 0 0 205
2013 157 4 0 1 3 0 0 0 165
2014 156 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 159
2015 198 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 205
2016 207 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 214
2017 190 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 193
2018 190 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 194
2019 188 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 190
2020 194 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 198
2021 186 2 0 0 5 0 0 0 193
2022 165 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 171
2023 165 2 0 3 2 0 0 0 172
2024 161 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 166

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 289 22.0 13.1 n/a
1992 280 22.0 12.7 n/a
1993 290 22.5 12.9 28.6
1994 282 21.5 13.1 23
1995 279 20.6 13.5 25.1
1996 279 20.6 13.5 25.1
1997 270 20.5 13.2 30.7
1998 248 21.0 11.8 23.4
1999 249 19.2 13.0 43
2000 260 20.6 12.6 47.7
2001 257 20.6 12.5 43.2
2002 259 19.0 13.6 44
2003 259 19.0 13.6 44
2004 249 19.9 12.5 51
2005 252 19.0 13.3 50
2006 226 20.0 11.3 53.1
2007 211 21.3 9.9 45
2008 226 26.7 8.5 47.8
2009 196 19.5 9.8 43.4
2010 208 19.3 10.7 47.6
2011 199 18.4 10.8 49.2
2012 205 19.4 10.5 n/a
2013 165 19.2 8.5 58.8
2014 159 19.6 8.0 52.8
2015 205 18.0 11.3 40.5
2016 214 20.0 10.7 46.3
2017 193 20.5 9.4 40.9
2018 194 21.5 9.0 38.1
2019 190 22.0 8.6 43.2
2020 198 22.0 8.9 43.4
2021 193 21.8 8.8 42
2022 171 21.8 7.8 35.7
2023 172 19.8 8.6 30.8
2024 166 19.8 8.3 33.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 289 22.0 13.1 n/a
1992 280 22.0 12.7 n/a
1993 290 22.5 12.9 28.6
1994 282 21.5 13.1 23
1995 279 20.6 13.5 25.1
1996 279 20.6 13.5 25.1
1997 270 20.5 13.2 30.7
1998 248 21.0 11.8 23.4
1999 249 19.2 13.0 43
2000 260 20.6 12.6 47.7
2001 257 20.6 12.5 43.2
2002 259 19.0 13.6 44
2003 259 19.0 13.6 44
2004 249 19.9 12.5 51
2005 252 19.0 13.3 50
2006 226 20.0 11.3 53.1
2007 211 21.3 9.9 45
2008 226 26.7 8.5 47.8
2009 196 19.5 9.8 43.4
2010 208 19.3 10.7 47.6
2011 199 18.4 10.8 49.2
2012 205 19.4 10.5 n/a
2013 165 19.2 8.5 58.8
2014 159 19.6 8.0 52.8
2015 205 18.0 11.3 40.5
2016 214 20.0 10.7 46.3
2017 193 20.5 9.4 40.9
2018 194 21.5 9.0 38.1
2019 190 22.0 8.6 43.2
2020 198 22.0 8.9 43.4
2021 193 21.8 8.8 42
2022 171 21.8 7.8 35.7
2023 172 19.8 8.6 30.8
2024 166 19.8 8.3 33.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,039
2019 $14,365
2020 $14,657
2021 $16,278
2022 $17,764
2023 $19,925

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 85th of 114 High schoolsRanks 46th of 123 High schools
 37.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School)46.482.1
 35.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 42/Maine School Admin District 42)5079.2
 29.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students190172
 9.5%
African American12
 100%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander00
White188165
 12.2%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.2%30.8%
 12.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School

Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fort Street School

In the 2023-24 school year, 166 students attended Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School.

Students at Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School are 97% White, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School ranks 46th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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