Mt Desert Island High School

Mt Desert CSD
1081 Eagle Lake Road
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
495 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Mt. Desert Island High School (MDIHS), located in Bar Harbor, Maine, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the students of Mount Desert Island and several surrounding communities. Nestled near the entrance to Acadia National Park, the school benefits from a unique geographical setting that frequently integrates environmental science and outdoor education into its curriculum. As a public institution, MDIHS is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere while maintaining a commitment to academic rigor and college preparation.

Beyond its core academic programs, the school is well-regarded for a wide range of extracurricular offerings, including competitive athletics, a robust arts program, and various student-led clubs. The school’s culture reflects the values of its island community, emphasizing civic responsibility, stewardship of the natural environment, and a personalized approach to student development. By balancing traditional classroom learning with the unique resources of the surrounding coastal region, MDIHS aims to prepare its graduates for diverse paths in higher education and the modern workforce.
495
Total Students
53.8
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    440 (88.9 %)
  • Asian
    18 (3.6 %)
  • Black
    14 (2.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (2.4 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mt Desert CSD
Phone: (207)288-5011
Website: http://www.mdihs.net/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 110
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 119
Grade 10 119
Grade 11 120
Grade 12 137
Gender Ratio