Maine Central Institute
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Pittsfield, ME
295 Main St, Pittsfield, ME 04967
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+College-going
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Pittsfield since at least 2011
In Pittsfield, Maine, Maine Central Institute is an independent private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 306 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school reports that about 68% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 306
- Teachers
- 33.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 127 girls, 179 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 68% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 63% of independent high schools in Maine.
- Compared with 19 independent high schools in Maine.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
- The Association of Boarding Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Maine Central Institute
What grades does Maine Central Institute serve?
Maine Central Institute serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Maine Central Institute?
About 306 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Maine Central Institute?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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