Yarmouth High School is a public high school in Yarmouth, Maine, and is part of the Yarmouth Schools district.
Serving 556 students in grades 9-12, Yarmouth High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 1% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yarmouth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Yarmouth High School's student population of 556 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Yarmouth High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yarmouth High School is 0.29, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#308 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
4%
5%
White
84%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yarmouth High School's ranking?
Yarmouth High School is ranked #308 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Yarmouth High School often compared to?
Yarmouth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Falmouth High School, Greely High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yarmouth High School?
The graduation rate of Yarmouth High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Yarmouth High School?
556 students attend Yarmouth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Yarmouth High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yarmouth High School?
Yarmouth High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Yarmouth High School offer ?
Yarmouth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yarmouth High School part of?
Yarmouth High School is part of Yarmouth Schools School District.
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