MT ARARAT HIGH SCHOOL

Mt Ararat High School is a public high school that is part of the RSU 75/MSAD 75 school district, located in Topsham, ME with about 709 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 64 teachers, Mt Ararat High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Mt. Ararat High School, located at 73 Eagles Way in Topsham, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for the Maine School Administrative District (MSAD) 75. The school is known for its modern, purpose-built facility—opened in 2020—which was designed to foster a collaborative learning environment through flexible spaces, energy efficiency, and high-tech amenities. As a comprehensive public high school, it serves students from Topsham, Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, and Harpswell, offering a curriculum that balances rigorous academic preparation with diverse vocational and technical opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Mt. Ararat is deeply integrated into the local community and maintains a strong focus on student development through its robust athletic programs, performing arts, and extracurricular clubs. The school culture emphasizes the "Eagle" spirit, prioritizing inclusivity, academic growth, and community engagement. By combining its contemporary infrastructure with a commitment to preparing students for life after graduation—whether in higher education or the workforce—Mt. Ararat High School remains a cornerstone of the Midcoast Maine educational landscape.

For more information, contact Mt Ararat High School at (207) 729-2951 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

73 Eagles Way
Topsham, ME 04086
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MT ARARAT HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Topsham, ME with about 709 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maine

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
RSU 75/MSAD 75
Total Students:
709
Teachers:
64.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 709 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MT ARARAT HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.4%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
Two or more races
2.3%
Asian
2.1%
Black or African American
1.6%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.