Stearns Jr-Sr High School

Stearns Jr-Sr High School is a four-year high school of cozy scale in Millinocket, Maine, run under Millinocket Public Schools, caters to 229 students in grades 6 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 448 students per school, that is 49% below typical.

Stearns Jr-Sr High School is one of 2 schools operated by Millinocket Public Schools, a district that teaches 438 students overall.

On the student-mix side, Stearns Jr-Sr High School reports that the student body is overwhelmingly White (93%); the rest is composed of 3% Black. Compared to Penobscot County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 11.6:1 students per teacher. The state averages about 11.9:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 66% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is higher than Penobscot County's rate of about 48%.

Around the school, census data for Penobscot County shows median household income runs about $66,356, about 30% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. In all, Penobscot County runs 69 public schools (combined enrollment of about 18,646 students), of which Stearns Jr-Sr High School is one.

The closest other public school is Granite Street School, roughly 0.6 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 4 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Stearns Jr-Sr High School's enrollment has edged down 18% since 2018, when it stood at 279 (now 229). The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 17.1:1 in 2018 to 11.6:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.