Serving 917 students in grades 9-12, Scarborough High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 917 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scarborough High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Scarborough High School's student population of 917 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
917 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scarborough High School ranks within the top 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scarborough High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#249 out of 508 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
4%
4%
White
88%
87%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scarborough High School's ranking?
Scarborough High School is ranked #249 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Scarborough High School often compared to?
Scarborough High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Falmouth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scarborough High School?
The graduation rate of Scarborough High School is 94%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Scarborough High School?
917 students attend Scarborough High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Scarborough High School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scarborough High School?
Scarborough High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Scarborough High School offer ?
Scarborough High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Scarborough High School part of?
Scarborough High School is part of Scarborough Public Schools School District.
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