Mt Ararat High School

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732 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mt. Ararat High School, located at 73 Eagles Way in Topsham, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for the Maine School Administrative District (MSAD) 75. The school is known for its modern, purpose-built facility—opened in 2020—which was designed to foster a collaborative learning environment through flexible spaces, energy efficiency, and high-tech amenities. As a comprehensive public high school, it serves students from Topsham, Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, and Harpswell, offering a curriculum that balances rigorous academic preparation with diverse vocational and technical opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Mt. Ararat is deeply integrated into the local community and maintains a strong focus on student development through its robust athletic programs, performing arts, and extracurricular clubs. The school culture emphasizes the "Eagle" spirit, prioritizing inclusivity, academic growth, and community engagement. By combining its contemporary infrastructure with a commitment to preparing students for life after graduation—whether in higher education or the workforce—Mt. Ararat High School remains a cornerstone of the Midcoast Maine educational landscape.

732

Total Students

60.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt Ararat High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	673
Hispanic	20
Black	6
Asian	7
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

White
673 (91.9%)
Two or More
24 (3.3%)
Hispanic
20 (2.7%)
Asian
7 (1.0%)
Black
6 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	RSU 75/MSAD 75
Phone:	(207)729-2951
Website:	http://mta.link75.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	732
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 176

Grade 10 209

Grade 11 178

Grade 12 169