Serving 838 students in grades 9-12, Gorham High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 838 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 10% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gorham 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
Gorham High School's student population of 838 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
838 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gorham High School ranks within the top 10% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gorham 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
#42 out of 508 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
2%
4%
White
91%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Gorham High School's ranking?
Gorham High School is ranked #42 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Gorham High School often compared to?
Gorham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gray-new Gloucester High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gorham High School?
The graduation rate of Gorham High School is 93%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Gorham High School?
838 students attend Gorham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Gorham High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gorham High School?
Gorham High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gorham High School offer ?
Gorham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gorham High School part of?
Gorham High School is part of Gorham Public Schools School District.
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