How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Belfast Area High School | Searsport District High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Belfast, ME | Searsport, ME |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 476 | 121 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.3% | 71.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Belfast Area High School | Searsport District High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.8% | 92.6% |
| African American | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.6% | 1.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Belfast Area High School | Searsport District High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | 1 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 469:1 | 152:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 39.3% | 60.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 16 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.