Falmouth High School

74 Woodville Road
Falmouth, ME 04105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Falmouth High School is a public high school located in the town of Falmouth, Maine, in the United States. The school serves roughly 680 students in grades 9–12. Located on the Woodville Road Campus, the current Falmouth High School was completed in 2001, and opened for the 2001–2002 school year.
Serving 698 students in grades 9-12, Falmouth High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 698 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥95% (Top 1% in ME)
  • : Top 20%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Falmouth High School's student population of 698 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
698 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
1930
Colors
White, Blue, Gold

School Rankings

Falmouth High School ranks within the top 20% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falmouth High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#78 out of 512 schools
(Top 20%)
≥95%
82%
85-89%
84%
60-64%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
88%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Falmouth High School's ranking?
Falmouth High School is ranked #78 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Falmouth High School often compared to?
Falmouth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yarmouth High School, Cape Elizabeth High School, Greely High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Falmouth High School?
The graduation rate of Falmouth High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Falmouth High School?
698 students attend Falmouth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Falmouth High School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falmouth High School?
Falmouth High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Falmouth High School offer ?
Falmouth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Falmouth High School part of?
Falmouth High School is part of Falmouth School District.

School Reviews

Review Falmouth High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 698 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Quick Links