Public School Review - Established 2003

Bucksport High School vs. Mt Desert Island High School

Should you attend Bucksport High School or Mt Desert Island High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bucksport High School
102 Broadway
Bucksport, ME 04416
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Mt Desert Island High School
1081 Eagle Lake Road
Mount Desert, ME 04660
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Bucksport High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Mt Desert Island High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 359 students in grades 9-12, Bucksport High School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Serving 474 students in grades 9-12, Mt Desert Island High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
359 students
474 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bucksport High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mt Desert Island High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bucksport High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mt Desert Island High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bucksport High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mt Desert Island High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bucksport High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Regional School Unit 25 School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mt Desert Island High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the MT Desert Community School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#75 out of 500 schools in ME
(Top 20%)
#97 out of 500 schools in ME
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bucksport High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mt Desert Island High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in ME)
50-54%
(Top 50% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bucksport High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Regional School Unit 25 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mt Desert Island High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the MT Desert Community School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
90-94%
(Top 10% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 10% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bucksport High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Regional School Unit 25 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mt Desert Island High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the MT Desert Community School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 10% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 10% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 20% in ME)
85-89%
(Top 50% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bucksport High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Regional School Unit 25 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mt Desert Island High School with the average graduation rate observed in the MT Desert Community School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bucksport High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mt Desert Island High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
82
116
Grade 10 Students
84
123
Grade 11 Students
97
116
Grade 12 Students
96
119

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bucksport High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Regional School Unit 25 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mt Desert Island High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the MT Desert Community School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bucksport High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Regional School Unit 25 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mt Desert Island High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the MT Desert Community School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bucksport High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Regional School Unit 25 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mt Desert Island High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the MT Desert Community School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bucksport High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Regional School Unit 25 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mt Desert Island High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the MT Desert Community School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
91%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bucksport High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Regional School Unit 25 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mt Desert Island High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the MT Desert Community School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bucksport High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Regional School Unit 25 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mt Desert Island High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the MT Desert Community School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bucksport High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Regional School Unit 25 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mt Desert Island High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the MT Desert Community School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bucksport High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Regional School Unit 25 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mt Desert Island High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the MT Desert Community School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bucksport High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Regional School Unit 25 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mt Desert Island High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the MT Desert Community School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE