For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,099 students in Sanford, ME.
The top ranked public high school in Sanford, ME is Sanford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanford, ME public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in Sanford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public high schools.
Sanford, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sanford High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maine public high school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sanford, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sanford High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Alumni Blvd
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-4050
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-4050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,099 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Sanford, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12 Oxford Street
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3640
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3640
Gr: 1-6 | 132 students Minority enrollment: 1%
975 Main St
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3322
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3322
Gr: 1-3 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
248 Twombly Road
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-7586
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-7586
Gr: K-3 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Sanford Regional Technical Center (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
100 Alumni Blvd
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-2942
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-2942
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sanford, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in Sanford, ME include Sanford High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sanford?
1 public high schools are located in Sanford.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanford?
Sanford public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maine public high schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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