ARTHUR R. GOULD SCH--LCYDC

Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC is a public high school that is part of the Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC school district, located in South Portland, ME with about 40 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 14 teachers, Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC has a student/teacher ratio of about 2:1. 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.

The Arthur R. Gould School is a specialized educational institution located on the campus of the Long Creek Youth Development Center (LCYDC) in South Portland, Maine. As an accredited K-12 facility, it serves as the primary educational program for youth who are currently committed to the custody of the Maine Department of Corrections. The school is designed to provide a structured, supportive environment that emphasizes academic continuity, vocational training, and social-emotional development for students who may have experienced significant interruptions in their traditional schooling.

The curriculum at Arthur R. Gould is tailored to meet the individual needs of its students, offering core subjects, elective courses, and credit-recovery programs aimed at ensuring students remain on track for high school graduation or the attainment of a High School Equivalency Diploma (HiSET). By maintaining low student-to-teacher ratios and integrating restorative justice practices, the school focuses on building academic confidence and preparing residents for a successful transition back into their home communities or post-secondary opportunities.

For more information, contact Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC at (207) 822-2660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.