Serving 563 students in grades 9-12, Leavitt Area High School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Leavitt Area High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Turner, ME, covering approximately 141.3 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 11.4 miles away.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Leavitt Area High School's student population of 563 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Leavitt Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 500 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 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#181 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
95%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.9%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
School Mascot
Hornet
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 #181 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% 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 lower than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Leavitt Area High School?
563 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, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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 10/10/2025
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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