Southwest Harbor Public Schools

Southwest Harbor Public Schools is an open, non-charter public school district located at 1081 Eagle Lake Rd in Bar Harbor, Maine. Situated in a rural remote setting, the district operates a single school that serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district maintains a total enrollment of 127 students, consisting of 77 male and 50 female students. Demographically, the student body includes 114 White students, 8 students of two or more races, and 5 Hispanic students. Grade-level distributions across the district range from 9 pre-kindergarteners and 22 kindergarteners to 12 students enrolled in the eighth grade.

To support its operational school, Southwest Harbor Public Schools employs a total staff footprint of 111.48 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This dedicated workforce includes 46.4 FTE teachers, 15 FTE instructional aides, and 50.08 FTE support staff members. Functioning as a regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union, the system provides a structured educational framework tailored to its local community. Families, students, and educational researchers seeking further information can reach the district office by phone at (207) 288-5040 or online through its official website at http://www.mdirss.net.