CENTRAL AROOSTOOK JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL

Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the RSU 42/MSAD 42 school district, located in Mars Hill, ME with about 194 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Central Aroostook Jr-Sr High School, located in the rural community of Mars Hill, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for students in grades 7 through 12. As part of the Regional School Unit 39 (RSU 39), the school is committed to fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement. By housing both junior and senior high students under one roof, the institution provides a continuous educational experience that helps students transition smoothly from their formative middle school years into rigorous high school preparation for college or career paths.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Aroostook County, often leveraging its location near Bigrock Mountain and the surrounding agricultural region to provide unique extracurricular opportunities. While it maintains a focus on core academic subjects, the school also prioritizes a close-knit school spirit, often participating in regional athletics and extracurricular programs that allow students to develop leadership skills. Central Aroostook Jr-Sr High School is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining the close relationships between faculty, students, and families that define the traditional character of Northern Maine education.

For more information, contact Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S at (207) 425-2811 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.