Biddeford High School

20 Maplewood Avenue
Biddeford, ME 04005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 738 students in grades 9-12, Biddeford High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 738 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in ME)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Biddeford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

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School Overview

Biddeford High School's student population of 738 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
738 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Biddeford High School ranks within the top 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Biddeford High School is 0.34, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ME)
#206 out of 508 schools
(Top 50%)
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80-84%
81%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Biddeford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
85%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Biddeford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
3%
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Black
6%
4%
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White
81%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
This chart display the diversity score of Biddeford High School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Biddeford High School and public school graduation rate of Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Biddeford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Biddeford High School's ranking?
Biddeford High School is ranked #206 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Biddeford High School often compared to?
Biddeford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kennebunk High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Biddeford High School?
The graduation rate of Biddeford High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Biddeford High School?
738 students attend Biddeford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Biddeford High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Biddeford High School?
Biddeford High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Biddeford High School offer ?
Biddeford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Biddeford High School part of?
Biddeford High School is part of Biddeford Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 738 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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