Leavitt Area High School is a public secondary school that serves grades 9–12 in Turner, Maine, United States. It is a regional high school and serves the communities of Turner, Leeds, and Greene and is run by Maine School Administrative District 52.
Serving 563 students in grades 9-12, Leavitt Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leavitt Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Leavitt Area High School's student population of 563 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Leavitt Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leavitt Area High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#181 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
1%
5%
White
95%
85%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornet
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leavitt Area High School's ranking?
Leavitt Area High School is ranked #181 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Leavitt Area High School often compared to?
Leavitt Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edward Little High School, Lisbon High School, Oak Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leavitt Area High School?
The graduation rate of Leavitt Area High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Leavitt Area High School?
563 students attend Leavitt Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Leavitt Area High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leavitt Area High School?
Leavitt Area High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Leavitt Area High School offer ?
Leavitt Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leavitt Area High School part of?
Leavitt Area High School is part of RSU 52/MSAD 52 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Leavitt is a huge supporter of the arts and this quality is wonderful for the students. Visual and performing arts are strongly fostered there right alongside the real value placed on athletic performance. Leavitt's academic programs are excellent as well, offering many options both for level and subject of study, a great deal of AP courses as well as a highly functioning link to the local technical schooling program, LRTC.
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