Mt. Desert Island High School

Mt. Desert Island High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1081 Eagle Lake Rd,  Bar Harbor, ME
4.0
2.8
508 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
92%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
A-
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
92%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
28
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
50%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
54.9%
State Average
36.4%
Math
53.1%
State Average
48.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
266:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%
White
88.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.6%
Black
2.8%
Hispanic
2.4%
Two or more races
1.6%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#4 Best Public HS Teachers in Maine
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maine 98 Students
Bowdoin College 49 Students
Husson University 47 Students
University of Vermont 45 Students
Boston University 44 Students
University of Southern Maine 42 Students
Bates College 35 Students
University of New Hampshire 33 Students
Colby College 33 Students
Wheaton College - Massachusetts 32 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 51 Students
Biology 32 Students
Psychology 31 Students
Political Science and Government 27 Students
Environmental Science 25 Students
English 16 Students
Marketing 15 Students
Engineering 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Economics 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 63 Reviews
4.0 Alum
7/3/2023
MDIHS does a really good job of creating a progressive & accessible learning environment. The grading techniques and openness of the teachers is very helpful to students. I think the best thing about MDIHS are its extracurriculars. Organizations like the Anti-Racism Task Force, Eco team, and the Restorative Board are what's making MDI a safer environment for students and staff, and these need to receive more support and energy from administrators.
5.0 Senior
3/29/2023
MDI High School Is one of the finest high schools in the hancock county area, there are over 20 different kinds of actives to do and prepares students for college
3.0 NicheUser
3/14/2023
I love that the teachers are very compassionate and are willing to help the students in any way that they can but the one thing that bothers me is how they let the kids get bullied or brought into drama that they have nothing to do with.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 5 Reviews
5.0 student
10/2/2012
A truly excellent public high school; its quality would definitely match some private high schools. The arts programs are fantastic, the teachers are generally highly-regarded, and it manages to get students into some pretty great colleges. I'd say the only significant drawback would be the guidance...
1.0 student
12/22/2011
From day 1 i was encouraged by the teachers here to quit school they told me school just wasn't for me they also talked four of my friends into quitting school diplomas are only for non-troubled students at MDI
2.0 parent
10/22/2010
Drugs are a huge problem at this school. The school administrators refuse to deal with the drug problem. Drug dogs are not allowed so the kids can feel that the staff trust them. Be care full sending children here
5.0 parent
9/20/2010
MDI High School is an excellent school. The school has a strong leadership as far a teachers and the principal staff very strong and love the children that go to the school. The academic program that is offered is wonderful, there is so much for the young adults to do.

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