Serving 94 students in grades 9-12, Deer Isle-stonington 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
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 American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Deer Isle-Stonington High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 161.5 square miles in Deer Isle, ME. The typical drive to the school is around 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 7.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 10.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deer Isle-stonington High School's student population of 94 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Creating resourceful, knowledgeable and compassionate citizens of tomorrow.
School Rankings
Deer Isle-stonington 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 Deer Isle-stonington High School is 0.04, 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
#415 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
White
98%
85%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.3%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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 #415 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deer Isle-stonington High School?
The graduation rate of Deer Isle-stonington High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Deer Isle-stonington High School?
94 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, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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