Islesboro Central School

Islesboro Public Schools
159 Alumni Drive
Islesboro, ME 04848
64 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Islesboro Central School (ICS), located on the island of Islesboro, Maine, serves as the heart of the local island community. As a PreK–12 institution, it provides a unique educational experience characterized by its small class sizes and a deeply integrated relationship with the surrounding environment. Because of the school’s remote location and limited student population, it functions as a close-knit environment where students across various grade levels often interact, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and individualized attention from faculty.

The school places a significant emphasis on place-based learning, utilizing the island’s geography, maritime history, and community resources to enrich the curriculum. Beyond standard academics, ICS acts as a central hub for social and civic activities, often hosting community events that bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. For students, the school offers a personalized educational path that prepares them for post-secondary pursuits while maintaining the traditions and values of a tight-knit island culture.
64
Total Students
12.9
Full-Time Teachers
5.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    63 (98.4%)
  • Black
    1 (1.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Islesboro Public Schools
Phone: (207)734-2251
Website: http://islesborocentralschool.org/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 64
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 13
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 3
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 3
Grade 4 2
Grade 5 2
Grade 6 5
Grade 7 4
Grade 8 1
Grade 9 10
Grade 10 6
Grade 11 8
Grade 12 10
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
North Haven Community School
RSU 07/MSAD 07
56 Students
93 Pulpit Harbor RD
North Haven, ME 04853 (8.3 miles away)
Other K - 12th