Presque Isle High School

www.sad1.org/o/pihs

468 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Presque Isle High School, located at 16 Griffin St in Presque Isle, Maine, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding Aroostook County community. As a cornerstone of the Maine School Administrative District #1 (MSAD 1), the school provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is known for its role as a regional hub, reflecting the values of a tight-knit northern Maine community while offering a broad range of extracurricular activities, including robust athletic programs and student organizations.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Presque Isle High School is recognized for its commitment to student growth through diverse learning opportunities, including vocational and technical pathways often supported by the nearby Region Two School of Applied Technology. The school emphasizes a supportive environment that encourages civic responsibility and local engagement. By balancing traditional instruction with modern educational standards, the institution plays a vital role in fostering the development of young adults in the heart of the Crown of Maine.

468

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Presque Isle High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	408
Hispanic	12
Black	9
Asian	10
Two or More	7
American Indian	22

White
408 (87.2 %)
American Indian
22 (4.7 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.6 %)
Asian
10 (2.1 %)
Black
9 (1.9 %)
Two or More
7 (1.5 %)

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 79/MSAD 01
Phone:	(207)764-0121
Website:	http://www.sad1.org/o/pihs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 9 145

Grade 10 115

Grade 11 108

Grade 12 100