Serving 495 students in grades 9-12, Mt Desert Island High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), 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: 495 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Desert Island High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Mt Desert Island High School's student population of 495 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt Desert Island High School ranks within the top 10% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Desert Island High School is 0.21, 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
#32 out of 512 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
3%
5%
White
89%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Desert Island High School's ranking?
Mt Desert Island High School is ranked #32 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Mt Desert Island High School often compared to?
Mt Desert Island High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellsworth High School, Bucksport High School, Hampden Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt Desert Island High School?
The graduation rate of Mt Desert Island High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mt Desert Island High School?
495 students attend Mt Desert Island High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mt Desert Island High School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Desert Island High School?
Mt Desert Island High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mt Desert Island High School offer ?
Mt Desert Island High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mt Desert Island High School part of?
Mt Desert Island High School is part of MT Desert Csd School District.
School Reviews
5 2/28/2012
My names is James Doughty. I grew up in Somesville when there were many high schools on the island. Somesville in the town of Mt. Desert. Our whole high school had about 15 boys and basketball was very important to us. I rermember the day when Carlo Nimfi, charles leland and I decided we should have a mascot, Carlo had seen newsreels of a California team who were called Trojans. We decided that would be appropiate. So that' how you got your nickname. What I really want to know is why has the prunounciation of Mt. Desert changed? By the way I'm 88 years old.
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