Sumner Memorial High School

Sumner Memorial High School, a cozy 9-12 campus in Sullivan, Maine, run under RSU 24, serves 214 students, covering grades 9 through 12. That puts it 52% below the typical public school in Maine, which averages around 448 students.

Within RSU 24, which oversees 6 schools and 718 students, Sumner Memorial High School is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Sumner Memorial High School shows that nearly all students (86%) are White; the rest comes out to 7% Hispanic, 5% multiracial.

Looking at school resources, The school reports having 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 10.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.9:1, putting Sumner Memorial High School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 50% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the surrounding community, Hancock County reports that median household earnings sit near $72,744, 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. Sumner Memorial High School is one of 35 public schools in Hancock County (combined enrollment of about 5,938 students).

Sumner Middle Sch is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

Sumner Memorial High School operates from a rural location.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Sumner Memorial High School has decreased 7%, going from 230 students in 2018 to 214 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share edged down from 95% to 86%.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.