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#31 of 64 private schools in ME

Top 47% of private schools

Lee Academy

High School · Lee, ME

A private high school in Lee, ME serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

26 WINN RD, Lee, ME 04455

  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in ME.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+4.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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School Day Length6.4 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,120
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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Diversity Index37%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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Enrollment162
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in ME

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Lee Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low204/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$49,219

Median home value

$152,200

Median rent

$563/mo

College educated

10.4%

Homeownership

96.4%

Poverty rate

17.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White74.1%
Black8.0%
Hispanic6.8%
Asian5.6%
Native American5.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Lee Academy is listed in Lee, ME; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Lee Academy

Lee Academy is a private high school in Lee, ME, serving approximately 162 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #31 of 64 private schools in ME.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lee Academy

What grades does Lee Academy serve?

Lee Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lee Academy?

Lee Academy has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Lee Academy is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Lee Academy rank in ME?

Lee Academy ranks #31 of 64 private schools in ME.

What is Lee Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Lee Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Lee Academy a private school?

Yes, Lee Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Lee Academy a religious school?

No, Lee Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
162
Gender Split
70% M / 30% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.4 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Penobscot County
Area population (ZIP 04455)
934
Area median age
49
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04455; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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