Serving 496 students in grades 9-12, Belfast Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belfast Area High School's student population of 496 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belfast Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belfast Area High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#277 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
88%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belfast Area High School's ranking?
Belfast Area High School is ranked #277 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Belfast Area High School often compared to?
Belfast Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt View High School, Troy A Howard Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belfast Area High School?
The graduation rate of Belfast Area High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Belfast Area High School?
496 students attend Belfast Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Belfast Area High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belfast Area High School?
Belfast Area High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Belfast Area High School offer ?
Belfast Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Belfast Area High School part of?
Belfast Area High School is part of RSU 71 School District.
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