SUMNER MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

Sumner Memorial High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the RSU 24 school district, located in Sullivan, ME with about 230 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 23 teachers, Sumner Memorial High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Sumner Memorial High School, located in the coastal town of Sullivan, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for the students of Regional School Unit (RSU) 24. Situated along US Highway 1, the school provides a comprehensive high school curriculum to a student body drawn from several small, rural communities in Hancock County. As a public institution, it focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success through a mix of core academic instruction, vocational opportunities, and extracurricular activities designed to foster both personal and intellectual growth.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the local community, often acting as a focal point for regional events and youth development. Given its setting in a rural, scenic part of Maine, Sumner Memorial emphasizes a supportive learning environment that values the individual needs of its students. By balancing traditional classroom learning with initiatives meant to connect students to the wider world, the school aims to cultivate responsible citizens who are well-equipped to transition into the workforce, trade schools, or higher education institutions.

For more information, contact Sumner Memorial High School at (207) 422-3510 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.