Leavitt Area High School

lahs.msad52.org/

563 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Leavitt Area High School, located in Turner, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for the towns of Turner, Leeds, and Greene within Maine School Administrative District (MSAD) 52. Known as the home of the "Hornets," the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to student-centered learning, often highlighting programs that encourage personal growth, civic responsibility, and post-secondary readiness.

Beyond the classroom, Leavitt Area High School maintains a vibrant school spirit centered on its robust athletic programs and community-oriented traditions. The school prides itself on maintaining close ties with the surrounding towns, often serving as a focal point for local events and student-led initiatives. By integrating traditional academic curricula with opportunities for vocational exploration and project-based learning, Leavitt strives to prepare its student body for success in a rapidly evolving workforce and global society.

563

Total Students

48.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leavitt Area High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	533
Hispanic	13
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
533 (94.7%)
Hispanic
13 (2.3%)
Two or More
9 (1.6%)
Black
4 (0.7%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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 52/MSAD 52
Phone:	(207)225-1100
Website:	http://lahs.msad52.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 9 156

Grade 10 140

Grade 11 124

Grade 12 143