Mount Desert Island High School
Public high school in Bar Harbor, Maine, United States
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Mount Desert Island High School (MDIHS) is a public high school in Bar Harbor, Maine, United States. It was established in 1968 and is part of the Mount Desert Island Regional School District.
| Mount Desert Island High School | |
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| Location | |
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1081 Eagle Lake Road , Maine 04609 United States | |
| Coordinates | 44.372952°N 68.301203°W |
| Information | |
| Other name | MDIHS |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1968 |
| School district | Mount Desert Island Regional School System |
| NCES School ID | 230850000061[1] |
| Principal | Matthew Haney |
| Teaching staff | 54.10 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 474 (2023–2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 8.76[1] |
| Colors | Green, white, and gold |
| Athletics conference | Penobscot Valley Conference
Big East Eastern Maine Indoor Track League |
| Mascot | Troy the Trojan |
| Nickname | Trojans |
| Accreditation | NEASC |
| Newspaper | Trojan Tribune |
| Yearbook | Islander |
| Website | www |
History
Mount Desert Island High School opened in fall 1968, absorbing students from Bar Harbor High School, Pemetic High School and Mount Desert High School (which previously merged with Gilman).[2] Consolidation votes in 1949 and 1959 failed, but a successful 1965 vote started the process.[3] Proponents of the consolidation stressed more opportunities for students and a better preparation for the professional life, while dissenters stressed a loss of local identity.[3] After the consolidation, students from the three high schools stayed in cliques according to geographic area.[4]
In 2019, the school converted to relying solely on solar energy.[5]
Athletics
Beginning in 2020, the Trojan football team played in an 8-man format.[6] They had previously played in the Big 11 Football Conference.[7]
The school has achieved the following state championships:
- Swimming and Diving (boys)[8] — 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2018, 2019, 2020
- Swimming and Diving(girls)[9] — 1982, 1989, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2020
- Tennis (girls)[10] — 1987, 1988, 1989
- Track and Field (boys, outdoor)[11] — 2018, 2021
- Track and Field (boys, indoor)[12] — 2017
- Track and Field (girls, indoor) [13] — 1980, 1981, 1982
- Cross Country (girls) [14] — 1976, 1980, 1981, 1982, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2021, 2024
- Cross Country (boys) [15] — 1972, 1973, 1986
- Soccer (girls) [16] — 1997
- Basketball (boys) [17] — 2017
- Basketball (girls) [18] — 1997, 2001, 2002, 2003
- Football [19] — 2023
- Sailing —1997, 2008, 2009
- Volleyball —2025[20]
Music
The school fields three vocal ensembles a concert choir and two competitive show choirs: a mixed-gender group and the all-female "Trojan Trebles".[21] The school also has many instrumental ensembles including a pep band, symphonic band, string orchestra, competition jazz big band, and several jazz combos.[22] In 2008 and 2011 the school's pep band performed in the London New Years Day parade.[23]
The music department has achieved the following state championships:
Drama
Technology
Notable alumni
- Matthew Dunlap, politician[35]
- Gary Allen, Athlete, founder of the MDI Marathon
- Opal Curless, Professional soccer player