Serving 469 students in grades 9-12, Belfast Area High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belfast Area High School's student population of 469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belfast Area High School ranks within the top 30% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belfast Area High School is 0.19, 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
#146 out of 508 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
90%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #146 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% 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 higher than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Belfast Area High School?
469 students attend Belfast Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Belfast Area High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belfast Area High School?
Belfast Area High School has a student ration of 12:1, 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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