Kennebunk High School

89 Fletcher Street
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 756 students in grades 9-12, Kennebunk High School ranks in the top 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 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 756 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in ME)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kennebunk High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

Kennebunk High School's student population of 756 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
756 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Kennebunk High School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennebunk High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#182 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
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85-89%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kennebunk High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kennebunk High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kennebunk High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
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White
91%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Kennebunk High School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Kennebunk High School and public school graduation rate of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kennebunk High School's ranking?
Kennebunk High School is ranked #182 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Kennebunk High School often compared to?
Kennebunk High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like York High School, Noble 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 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kennebunk High School?
The graduation rate of Kennebunk High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kennebunk High School?
756 students attend Kennebunk High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Kennebunk High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennebunk High School?
Kennebunk High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kennebunk High School offer ?
Kennebunk High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kennebunk High School part of?
Kennebunk High School is part of RSU 21 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 756 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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