Gorham High School
Tel:
(207)222-1100
- Gorham High School serves 829 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Gorham High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 11%.
Top Placements
Gorham High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Gorham High School's student population of 829 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 | 829 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Gorham High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 526 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gorham High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #105 out of 526 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2% |
| Black | 2% | 4% |
| White | 92% | 89% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.21 |
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| Graduation Rate | 97% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gorham School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gorham High School is Westbrook High School (4.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gorham Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Village Elementary School-gorham (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gorham Village Elementary School-gorham Grades: K-5 | 435 students
0.4 miles
12 Robie Street
Gorham, ME 04038
(207)222-1300 0.4 K-5 435 - Gorham Gorham Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 673 students
0.6 miles
106 Weeks Road
Gorham, ME 04038
(207)222-1220 0.6 6-8 673 - Gorham Narragansett Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 259 students
1.0 miles
284 Main Street
Gorham, ME 04038
(207)222-1250 1.0 K-5 259 - Westbrook Saccarappa School Grades: K-4 | 290 students
3.4 miles
110 Huntress Avenue
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207)854-0847 3.4 K-4 290 - Gorham Great Falls Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 528 students
4.2 miles
73 Justice Way
Gorham, ME 04038
(207)222-1050 4.2 K-5 528
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