SCARBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL
Scarborough High School is a public high school that is part of the Scarborough Public Schools school district, located in Scarborough, ME with about 979 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 77 teachers, Scarborough High School 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.
Scarborough High School, located at 11 Municipal Drive in Scarborough, Maine, is a prominent public secondary institution serving students in grades 9 through 12. As a cornerstone of the Scarborough Public Schools district, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust elective programs, and extensive extracurricular opportunities. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Scarborough High School is known for its strong sense of community and school spirit. The campus serves as a hub for local athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student-led organizations, encouraging a well-rounded educational experience. With a focus on cultivating critical thinking, social responsibility, and lifelong learning, the school aims to support the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining high standards of achievement within the local Maine community.
For more information, contact Scarborough High School at (207) 730-5000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 730-5000
SCARBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Scarborough, ME with about 979 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maine
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Scarborough Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 979
- Teachers:
- 77.2
- 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
- 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 979 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SCARBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 92.8%
- Asian
- 3.2%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.7%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
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.