Old Orchard Beach High School, is a public high school located in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. It is the secondary school for Regional School Unit 23, a school district which exclusively serves the town of Old Orchard Beach. It has an enrollment of about 200 students, making it the smallest high school in Southern Maine.
Serving 186 students in grades 9-12, Old Orchard Beach High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Old Orchard Beach High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 22.5 square miles around Old Orchard Beach, ME. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest distances reaching up to 9 miles from the school's location.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Old Orchard Beach High School's student population of 186 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Old Orchard Beach High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Orchard Beach High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#351 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
4%
Black
8%
5%
White
85%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.7%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Seagull
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Orchard Beach High School's ranking?
Old Orchard Beach High School is ranked #351 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Old Orchard Beach High School often compared to?
Old Orchard Beach High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scarborough High School, Cape Elizabeth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Old Orchard Beach High School?
The graduation rate of Old Orchard Beach High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Old Orchard Beach High School?
186 students attend Old Orchard Beach High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Old Orchard Beach High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Old Orchard Beach High School?
Old Orchard Beach High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Old Orchard Beach High School offer ?
Old Orchard Beach High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Old Orchard Beach High School part of?
Old Orchard Beach High School is part of RSU 23 School District.
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