School Overview
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.
172
Total Students
19.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S
Demographic Student Count
White165
Hispanic3
Black2
American Indian2
  • White
    165 (95.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: RSU 42/MSAD 42
Phone: (207)425-2811
Website: http://msad42.org/jr-sr-high-school/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 76
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7
Grades Taught
Grade 7 28
Grade 8 29
Grade 9 22
Grade 10 33
Grade 11 29
Grade 12 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S
Grade Student Count
Grade 728
Grade 829
Grade 922
Grade 1033
Grade 1129
Grade 1231
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8750.6%
Male8549.4%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)