At a glance
Reported students
506
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maine high enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 115 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
272
Poland Regional H S: 506 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 12:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 501
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.6:1
What the reported data says about Poland Regional H S
Poland Regional H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Poland. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Rsu 16. NCES reports 506 students for 2024–25.
Among 115 high schools in Maine with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 396 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, close to the Maine median of 12:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91.9%) and multiracial (3.6%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Poland Regional H S
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.9%
- Hispanic2.2%
- Black0.6%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
8 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rsu 16
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Poland Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
423 reported students
Bruce M Whittier Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
272 reported students
Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls
Elementary · Grades PK–06
241 reported students
Minot Consolidated School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
229 reported students
Public schools near Poland Regional H S
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce M Whittier Middle School Middle · Rsu 16 | 07–08 | 272 | under 0.1 mi |
| Poland Community School Elementary · Rsu 16 | PK–06 | 423 | 1 mi |
| Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls Elementary · Rsu 16 | PK–06 | 241 | 2.8 mi |
| Minot Consolidated School Elementary · Rsu 16 | PK–06 | 229 | 5.2 mi |
| Otisfield Community School Elementary · Rsu 17/Msad 17 | PK–06 | 115 | 5.4 mi |
| Edward Little High School High · Auburn Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,045 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Poland Regional H S
What grades does Poland Regional H S serve?
Poland Regional H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Rsu 16.
How many students attend Poland Regional H S?
Poland Regional H S reported 506 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 115 Maine high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 501 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Poland Regional H S?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 506 students and 41.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maine median for the same school level is 12:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Poland Regional H S a public, charter, or magnet school?
Poland Regional H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rsu 16 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Poland Regional H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Poland Regional H S in?
Poland Regional H S is part of Rsu 16, based in Poland, ME, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Poland Regional H S?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bruce M Whittier Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Poland Community School (1 mi), Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.