There were 12 American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Piscataquis County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 7.7% less than the previous year, according to the Maine Department of Education.
Data showed that American Indian or Alaskan Native students made up 0.7% of the 1,652 students in Piscataquis County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, making them the third least represented ethnicity.
Among the nine districts in Piscataquis County, Regional School Unit 68/Maine School Administrative District 68 recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian or Alaskan Native students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 10 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Piscataquis County.
Data from Maine’s public schools for the 2023-24 school year shows a noticeable growth in Hispanic, Black, and multiracial enrollment over the past decade. While over 85% of students are white, this shows a slow but steady increase in diversity within the state schools.
| District Name | American Indian or Alaskan Native Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional School Unit 68/Maine School Administrative District 68 | 10 | 948 | 1.1% |
| Regional School Unit 80/Maine School Administrative District 04 | 2 | 472 | 0.4% |
| Greenville Public Schools | 0 | 118 | — |
| Medford Public Schools | 0 | 38 | — |
| Shirley Public Schools | 0 | 34 | — |
| Bowerbank Public Schools | 0 | 15 | — |
| Willimantic Public Schools | 0 | 12 | — |
| Lake View Plantation Public Schools | 0 | 10 | — |
| Beaver Cove Public Schools | 0 | 5 | — |