DEER ISLE-STONINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

Deer Isle-Stonington High Sch is a Title I public high school that is part of the Deer Isle-Stonington CSD school district, located in Deer Isle, ME with about 114 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, Deer Isle-Stonington High Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Deer Isle-Stonington High School (DISHS) is a small, public secondary school located on the rural, coastal island of Deer Isle, Maine. Because of its unique geography, the school serves as a central pillar of the local community, fostering a tight-knit environment where students and faculty often share long-standing personal connections. The school is known for its rugged, independent spirit, reflecting the maritime culture and traditional industries—such as lobstering and boat building—that define the island’s economy.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning that takes advantage of its small student body. DISHS is particularly recognized for its integration with the surrounding natural environment and its commitment to providing robust opportunities despite its remote location. By maintaining strong ties to the broader Deer Isle-Stonington school district, the high school focuses on preparing students for life beyond the island, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the local workforce, all while instilling a strong sense of civic pride and resilience.

For more information, contact Deer Isle-Stonington High Sch at (207) 348-2303 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.