Mt Desert CSD

Located at 1081 Eagle Lake Road in Bar Harbor, Maine, Mount Desert CSD is a fully operational, traditional public school district serving the island's secondary education needs. Nestled in a scenic, rural remote setting, the district operates a single school dedicated exclusively to high school students in grades 9 through 12. This focused structural framework allows Mount Desert CSD to tailor its academic pathways, extracurricular opportunities, and student services specifically to the developmental and college- or career-readiness goals of young adults in the region.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district maintains a close-knit learning community with a total enrollment of 454 students, balanced evenly across the four high school cohorts: 107 freshmen, 109 sophomores, 123 juniors, and 115 seniors. A standout feature for families and educational researchers alike is the district's robust staffing model. Mount Desert CSD employs over 110 full-time equivalent teachers supported by 21 instructional aides and a comprehensive support team of more than 125 personnel. With a total workforce exceeding 250 full-time equivalent staff members, the district delivers an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio, ensuring highly personalized instruction, strong individualized mentorship, and deep community support.