Serving 571 students in grades 9-12, Leavitt Area High School ranks in the top 5% 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 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leavitt Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Leavitt Area High School's student population of 571 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leavitt Area High School ranks within the top 5% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leavitt Area High School is 0.10, 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
#20 out of 508 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
95%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leavitt Area High School's ranking?
Leavitt Area High School is ranked #20 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Leavitt Area High School often compared to?
Leavitt Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edward Little High School, Lisbon High School, Oak Hill High School 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 81% ME state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leavitt Area High School?
The graduation rate of Leavitt Area High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Leavitt Area High School?
571 students attend Leavitt Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Leavitt Area High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leavitt Area High School?
Leavitt Area High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Leavitt Area High School offer ?
Leavitt Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Leavitt Area High School part of?
Leavitt Area High School is part of RSU 52/MSAD 52 School District.
School Reviews
5 2/23/2011
Leavitt is a huge supporter of the arts and this quality is wonderful for the students. Visual and performing arts are strongly fostered there right alongside the real value placed on athletic performance. Leavitt's academic programs are excellent as well, offering many options both for level and subject of study, a great deal of AP courses as well as a highly functioning link to the local technical schooling program, LRTC.
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