Poland Regional H S

RSU 16
1457 Maine Street
Poland, ME 04274
535 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Poland Regional High School (PRHS), located at 1457 Maine Street in Poland, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Regional School Unit 16 (RSU 16) district, which also includes the towns of Minot and Mechanic Falls. The school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, emphasizing a commitment to academic growth, civic responsibility, and the development of well-rounded individuals. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous core academics, career and technical education opportunities, and a variety of elective offerings.

Beyond the classroom, Poland Regional High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through an active extracurricular program. Students are encouraged to participate in diverse offerings ranging from interscholastic athletics and competitive clubs to performing arts and student government. By prioritizing a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and community involvement, PRHS strives to cultivate an inclusive culture where students are challenged to reach their full potential while building lasting connections within the Maine community.
535
Total Students
47.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    493 (92.1 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (4.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (2.1 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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 16
Phone: (207)998-5400
Website: http://www.rsu16.org/prhs/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 158
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 142
Grade 10 136
Grade 11 120
Grade 12 137
Gender Ratio
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