Serving 214 students in grades 9-12, Sumner Memorial 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sumner Memorial High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Sullivan, ME, covering approximately 433.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 24.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
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School Overview
Sumner Memorial High School's student population of 214 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
214 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sumner Memorial 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 Sumner Memorial High School is 0.25, 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
#302 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.8%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sumner Memorial High School's ranking?
Sumner Memorial High School is ranked #302 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Sumner Memorial High School often compared to?
Sumner Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellsworth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sumner Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Sumner Memorial High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Sumner Memorial High School?
214 students attend Sumner Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sumner Memorial High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sumner Memorial High School?
Sumner Memorial High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sumner Memorial High School offer ?
Sumner Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sumner Memorial High School part of?
Sumner Memorial High School is part of RSU 24 School District.
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