Falmouth High School vs. Cape Elizabeth High School
Should I attend Falmouth High School or Cape Elizabeth High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Falmouth 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
Cape Elizabeth 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
Overview
Serving 681 students in grades 9-12, Falmouth 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 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 539 students in grades 9-12, Cape Elizabeth 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
681 students
539 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 508 schools in ME
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#7 out of 508 schools in ME
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
≥95%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
≥95%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
193
121
Grade 10 Students
163
149
Grade 11 Students
166
123
Grade 12 Students
159
146
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
89%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
2%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%