Penobscot Valley High School

Penobscot Valley High School

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

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Math Proficiency
84.5%
Reading Proficiency
90%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
84.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
13
Full Time Teachers
13
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Number of AP Courses
3
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

3
Test Scores
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Test Scores

Science
20%
State Average
36.4%
Math
25%
State Average
48.7%
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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%
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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 58 Students
Husson University 39 Students
University of Southern Maine 29 Students
Eastern Maine Community College 20 Students
University of Maine at Farmington 19 Students
University of Maine at Presque Isle 17 Students
Thomas College 13 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 13 Students
Psychology 8 Students
Biology 7 Students
Education 7 Students
Elementary Education 7 Students
Physical Therapy 6 Students
Creative Writing 6 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 5 Students
Communications 4 Students
Early Childhood Education 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 34 Reviews
3.0 Junior
9/18/2023
I love the classes that my school offers but they can be underfunded some years. My school has a great science and English department but the math classes are hard to understand sometimes. If you need help in math the teacher doesn't really understand that some people don't need the same instructions but in a different tone. The school building is awful most of the ceiling tiles have water damage and the water is undrinkable. On another note, the art classes are fun and teach students a lot.
3.0 Senior
4/14/2021
Overall I really enjoyed my high school experience. The community is super involved and most of the teachers truly try and help the students. There are some outdated rules that need to change, but the new principal we got this year is already moving towards positive change, a bright future ahead !
3.0 NicheUser
4/11/2019
It's an okay school. The community surrounding the school is very involved when it comes to major events such as sports and student fundraisers.
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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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