Serving 907 students in grades 9-12, Scarborough High School ranks in the top 20% 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 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher 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 13% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is equal to the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 907 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Scarborough High School's student population of 907 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
907 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scarborough High School ranks within the top 20% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scarborough High School is 0.24, 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
#83 out of 512 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
5%
5%
White
87%
87%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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 #83 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% 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 86%.
How many students attend Scarborough High School?
907 students attend Scarborough High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Scarborough High School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% 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 School District.
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