Serving 246 students in grades 9-12, Sumner Memorial High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sumner Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Sumner Memorial High School's student population of 246 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Sumner Memorial High School ranks within the top 30% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumner Memorial High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#114 out of 512 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
89%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sumner Memorial High School's ranking?
Sumner Memorial High School is ranked #114 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Sumner Memorial High School often compared to?
Sumner Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellsworth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sumner Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Sumner Memorial High School is 90%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Sumner Memorial High School?
246 students attend Sumner Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sumner Memorial High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sumner Memorial High School?
Sumner Memorial High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sumner Memorial High School offer ?
Sumner Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sumner Memorial High School part of?
Sumner Memorial High School is part of RSU 24 School District.
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