FALMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
Falmouth High is a public high school that is part of the Falmouth school district, located in Falmouth, MA with about 841 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 67 teachers, Falmouth High has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Falmouth High School, located on Gifford Street in Falmouth, Massachusetts, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in the Falmouth Public Schools district. As the town’s primary high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment, balancing rigorous classroom learning with a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs.
The school places a strong emphasis on student development and community engagement, leveraging its location on Cape Cod to provide unique educational experiences. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and the social-emotional well-being of its students, Falmouth High School aims to cultivate responsible, lifelong learners. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and specific department offerings, parents and students are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.falmouth.k12.ma.us](http://www.falmouth.k12.ma.us).
For more information, contact Falmouth High at (508) 540-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Falmouth, MA 02540-2992
(508) 540-2200
http://www.falmouth.k12.ma.us
FALMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Falmouth, MA with about 841 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Falmouth
- Total Students:
- 841
- Teachers:
- 67.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 841 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FALMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.1%
- Two or more races
- 6.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Black or African American
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 3.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Female
- 52.3%
- Male
- 47.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.