Penobscot Valley High School

Penobscot Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
23 Cross St,  Howland, ME
Regional School Unit No. 31 (MSAD 31)
3.0
5.0
131 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Math Proficiency
84.5%
Reading Proficiency
90%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
C-
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
84.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
14
Full Time Teachers
14
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
44.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
20%
State Average
36.4%
Math
25%
State Average
48.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
268:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
93.3%
Native American
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maine 54 Students
Husson University 38 Students
University of Southern Maine 28 Students
Eastern Maine Community College 21 Students
University of Maine at Farmington 18 Students
University of Maine at Presque Isle 17 Students
Thomas College 12 Students
Boston University 10 Students
University of New England 10 Students
University of New Hampshire 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 11 Students
Psychology 8 Students
Education 7 Students
Elementary Education 7 Students
Biology 6 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students
Physical Therapy 6 Students
Early Childhood Education 5 Students
Creative Writing 5 Students
Veterinary Sciences 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 35 Reviews
2.0 Senior
10/2/2019
I would like to see change in how the faculty deals with bullying and student issues. It seems most of the administration doesn't care when a kid is being harassed or bullied. Most of the students only care about sports, and the ones who don't play sports are tortured for it.
3.0 Senior
1/18/2019
I like how students are easily able to develop close relations with the faculty, but I think if rules were more strict when it came down to bullying, things would be much better.
3.0 Senior
10/25/2018
This school is pretty rubbish in my, very professional, opinion. The only reason I'd suggest it to anybody is that of the alternative program they offer a way out in Lagrange. The kids that go are narrow-minded and intolerant.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 student
6/11/2014
A small school, but the one-on-one attention is great! Kids in the school who need help always get it.

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Penobscot Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Howland, ME, in the Howland neighborhood, and is served by the Regional School Unit No. 31 (MSAD 31) in Maine. The school has a total enrollment of 131 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 84.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 90% are proficient in reading. Penobscot Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average SAT score is 1080. The average home value in this area is $205,085. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hichborn Middle School, Enfield Station Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Howland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Penobscot Valley High School.

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