Penobscot Valley High School
School Overview
Penobscot Valley High School is a public school located in Howland, Maine. It is a school in School Administrative District 31 district.
According to the Maine state assessment result, about 24% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 54% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 152 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 8 to 1 where a total of 18 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 152 students are attending Penobscot Valley High School. By gender, there are 72 and 80 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Penobscot Valley High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 11 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 4 | 7 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 11 | 4 | 7 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 18 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Penobscot Valley High School and the students to teacher ratio is 8 to 1. All teachers are certified. 77.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 18 | Students per teacher: 8 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 18 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 5.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 16.7% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 76 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 1,425 Households |
| Population | 3,372 |
| Male | 1,817 |
| Female | 1,595 |
| Child Population | 967 |
| Total Housing Units | 1,924 Units |
| Average House Value | $89,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $703 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.40% |
| Average Household Income | $44,153 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.74% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Penobscot Valley High School offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 20 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 41 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Penobscot Valley High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 20 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 4 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 22 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 41 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Rsu 31/msad 31
In Rsu 31/msad 31, 3 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.