Serving 118 students in grades 8-12, Deer Isle-stonington High School ranks in the top 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 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Isle-stonington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Deer Isle-stonington High School's student population of 118 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deer Isle-stonington High School ranks within the top 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Isle-stonington High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#250 out of 508 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
98%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Isle-stonington High School's ranking?
Deer Isle-stonington High School is ranked #250 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deer Isle-stonington High School?
The graduation rate of Deer Isle-stonington High School is 80%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Deer Isle-stonington High School?
118 students attend Deer Isle-stonington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Deer Isle-stonington High School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Isle-stonington High School?
Deer Isle-stonington High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Deer Isle-stonington High School offer ?
Deer Isle-stonington High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Deer Isle-stonington High School part of?
Deer Isle-stonington High School is part of Deer Isle-Stonington Csd School District.
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