Belfast Area High School

Belfast Area High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
25 Lions Way,  Belfast, ME
Regional School Unit No. 71
3.3
1.0
478 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
550
Verbal
590
Average ACT
22
Math
19
English
22
Reading
24
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
71.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
37.9%
State Average
36.4%
Math
45.3%
State Average
48.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
246:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
86.8%
Two or more races
7.6%
Hispanic
2.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Black
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 114 Students
University of Southern Maine 53 Students
Husson University 47 Students
Bowdoin College 37 Students
Thomas College 28 Students
Colby College 27 Students
Boston University 26 Students
Bates College 26 Students
University of Maine at Farmington 24 Students
University of New England 23 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 51 Students
Business 20 Students
Biology 17 Students
Political Science and Government 14 Students
Nursing 12 Students
Education 12 Students
Criminology 11 Students
Environmental Science 11 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 11 Students
Computer Science 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 94 Reviews
3.0 Alum
6/6/2025
I had a fairly decent high school experience in Belfast. I believe that the school district could improve in the ways of acceptance, and making all students feel seen.
4.0 Senior
3/14/2025
I've had a great experience but it's just hard because the area is fairly low income and there is a lot to be desired. But I'll take what I can get and my time learning, playing sports, and participating in sports has been a phenomenal time.
5.0 Senior
7/18/2023
My experience at the high school was good. I had a lot of help in my classes as well as enough guidance to direct me to the path that I have chosen today.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 1 Review
1.0 parent
1/27/2009

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Belfast Area High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Belfast, ME, in the Belfast neighborhood, and is served by the Regional School Unit No. 71 in Maine. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 478 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Belfast Area High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $505,369. Discover additional schools in the area, like Troy A. Howard Middle School, Drinkwater Elementary School, The School At Sweetser - Belfast, and more. Learn more about what Belfast has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Belfast Area High School.

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