- Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Penobscot Valley High School (143 vs. 39).
- Penobscot Valley High School reported a higher students per counselor than Central High School (262:1 vs. 216.7:1).
- Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Penobscot Valley High School (77 vs. 35).
- Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Penobscot Valley High School (143 vs. 39).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Penobscot Valley High School (77 vs. 35).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Penobscot Valley High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Central High School (23 vs. 0).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Central High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Penobscot Valley High School (16 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Penobscot Valley High School reported a higher students per counselor than Central High School (262:1 vs. 216.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Penobscot Valley High School
1 metric was reported by Penobscot Valley High School. Comparable data for Central High School is missing or suppressed.
Gifted & talented
3
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Penobscot Valley High School
$20,671.26
Central High School
$15,146.2
Local revenue share
Penobscot Valley High School
47.8%
Central High School
27.8%
State revenue share
Penobscot Valley High School
35.5%
Central High School
62.2%
Federal revenue share
Penobscot Valley High School
16.7%
Central High School
10%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Penobscot Valley High School
30.8%
Central High School
35%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Penobscot County
$63,248
Penobscot County
$63,248
Poverty rate
Penobscot County
13.6%
Penobscot County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Penobscot County
30.5%
Penobscot County
30.5%
Unemployment rate
Penobscot County
3.3%
Penobscot County
3.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.