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Reach School

14 First Street
Bucksport, ME 04416

Reach School in Bucksport, ME serves 21 students in grades 8 through 12 within a rural community setting.

Founded in 1905, this nonsectarian alternative school offers a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with two teaching staff members.

The school provides 15 Advanced Placement (AP) courses as part of its academic offerings for high school students.

Annual tuition at Reach School is $25,000, reflecting its private school status in a rural Maine locale.

Reach School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for school resources, including large endowments.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 21 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Reach School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Year Founded

1905

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Campus Size

50 acres

Student Body

Total Students

21 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 13:1

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

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Endowment Size

$50 million

School Notes

School Motto: 'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot: Wild Boars

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does Reach School cost?

Reach School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

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Reach School is often viewed alongside schools like George Stevens Academy by visitors of our site.

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Reach School famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate.

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The application deadline for Reach School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 21 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Maine is $17,936 for elementary schools and $29,300 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Maine is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).