Serving 203 students in grades 9-12, Old Orchard Beach High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). 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 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Old Orchard Beach High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Old Orchard Beach High School's student population of 203 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Old Orchard Beach 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 Old Orchard Beach High School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#224 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
4%
5%
White
90%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Orchard Beach High School's ranking?
Old Orchard Beach High School is ranked #224 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 Cape Elizabeth High School, Scarborough High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% 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?
203 students attend Old Orchard Beach High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Old Orchard Beach High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Orchard Beach High School?
Old Orchard Beach High School has a student ration of 8:1, 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
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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