Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S
172 Students
High School 7th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 165 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| Black | 2 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White165 (95.9 %)
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Hispanic3 (1.7 %)
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Black2 (1.2 %)
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American Indian2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 28 |
| Grade 8 | 29 |
| Grade 9 | 22 |
| Grade 10 | 33 |
| Grade 11 | 29 |
| Grade 12 | 31 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 87 | 50.6% |
| Male | 85 | 49.4% |
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
93 Students
High School 7th - 12th