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Penobscot Valley High School vs. Bangor High School

Should you attend Penobscot Valley High School or Bangor High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Penobscot Valley High School
23 Cross Street
Howland, ME 04448
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Bangor High School
885 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Bangor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 131 students in grades 9-12, Penobscot Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Serving 1,074 students in grades 9-12, Bangor High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
131 students
1,074 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Penobscot Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bangor High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Penobscot Valley High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bangor High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
81 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Penobscot Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bangor High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Penobscot Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Administrative District 31 and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bangor High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bangor Public Schools and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#438 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
#122 out of 500 schools in ME
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Penobscot Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bangor High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
52%
(Top 50% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penobscot Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Administrative District 31 and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bangor High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bangor Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
91%
(Top 20% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penobscot Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Administrative District 31 and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bangor High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bangor Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 30% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Top 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 30% in ME)
90%
(Top 50% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Penobscot Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Administrative District 31 and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bangor High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bangor Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Penobscot Valley High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bangor High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
27
260
Grade 10 Students
34
271
Grade 11 Students
32
269
Grade 12 Students
38
274
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Penobscot Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Administrative District 31 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bangor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bangor Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Penobscot Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Administrative District 31 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bangor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bangor Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Penobscot Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Administrative District 31 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bangor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bangor Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Penobscot Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Administrative District 31 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bangor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bangor Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
92%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Penobscot Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Administrative District 31 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bangor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bangor Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
7%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bangor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bangor Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Penobscot Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Administrative District 31 and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bangor High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bangor Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Penobscot Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Administrative District 31 and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bangor High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bangor Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Penobscot Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Administrative District 31 and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bangor High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bangor Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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