Serving 476 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 49%). 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 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 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 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Belfast Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belfast Area High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#288 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
1%
5%
White
87%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lions
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 #288 out of 500 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% 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?
476 students attend Belfast Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Belfast Area High School students are White, 8% 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 11:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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