Blue Hill Harbor School is a small independent high school approved by the state of Maine to accept public school students.
Our individualized curriculum is based on the EdVisions education model featuring Personal Learning Plans.
Our vision of the best possible secondary education is exemplified by that developed by the Minnesota New Country School, founded as a charter school in Henderson, Minnesota in 1994.
This school has been named one of the best schools in the U.S., and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funds the non-profit organization EdVisions, Inc. to replicate its success in other schools.
There are currently over 40 schools using the EdVisions Model from coast-to-coast.
Blue Hill Harbor School is the first in New England.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sun. Jun 15, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
49 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Private school approved for public funding from sending towns.
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Blue Hill Harbor School?
The application deadline for Blue Hill Harbor School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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