For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 53 students in Aroostook County, ME.
The top-ranked private high school in Aroostook County, ME is OTC/OTC Next Steps.
Top-Ranked Aroostook County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
OTC/OTC Next Steps
Special Education School
25 Lombard St/180 Houlton Road
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 554-4518
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 554-4518
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Carleton Project
Alternative School
52 Main Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 521-1302
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 521-1302
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Overview
This County (Aroostook County)
This State (ME)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
53 Students
14,285 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
17%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
13 Teachers
1,650 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
62%
Average Class Size
10 students
12 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.42
# American Indian Students
5 Students
75 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
827 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
472 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
1 Student
603 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
61 Students
10,611 Students
% White Students
87%
76%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
25 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
1,447 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
10%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
10 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private high schools in Aroostook County, ME?
The top-ranked private high schools in Aroostook County, ME is OTC/OTC Next Steps.
How many private high schools are located in Aroostook County?
2 private high schools are located in Aroostook County.
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