Serving 597 students in grades 9-12, Freeport High School ranks in the top 5% 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 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 1% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Freeport High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Freeport High School's student population of 597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Freeport High School ranks within the top 5% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freeport High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 508 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
91%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freeport High School's ranking?
Freeport High School is ranked #7 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Freeport High School often compared to?
Freeport High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brunswick 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 81% ME state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Freeport High School?
The graduation rate of Freeport High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Freeport High School?
597 students attend Freeport High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Freeport High School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freeport High School?
Freeport High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Freeport High School offer ?
Freeport High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Freeport High School part of?
Freeport High School is part of RSU 05 School District.
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