BIDDEFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Biddeford High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Biddeford Public Schools school district, located in Biddeford, ME with about 774 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 54 teachers, Biddeford High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Biddeford High School, located at 20 Maplewood Avenue in Biddeford, Maine, serves as the primary public secondary school for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Biddeford School Department, the institution is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is known for its commitment to fostering academic growth while maintaining a supportive environment that encourages student involvement in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and community service initiatives.
Beyond its core curriculum, Biddeford High School prides itself on being an integral part of the city’s identity. The school utilizes its facilities to host a wide range of programs that cater to diverse student interests, emphasizing both traditional academic rigor and modern skill development. By cultivating a culture of school spirit and civic responsibility, Biddeford High School aims to develop well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to the local area and the broader global community.
For more information, contact Biddeford High School at (207) 282-1596 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 282-1596
BIDDEFORD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Biddeford, ME with about 774 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maine
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Biddeford Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 774
- Teachers:
- 54.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- 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 774 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BIDDEFORD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.8%
- Black or African American
- 4.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 2.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 43.5%
- Male
- 56.5%
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.