Cape Elizabeth High School

345 Ocean House Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107

cehs.cape.k12.me.us/o/cehs

518 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cape Elizabeth High School is a highly regarded public secondary school located in the coastal community of Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, consistently ranking among the top schools in the state. Its curriculum offers a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, diverse elective options, and a commitment to preparing students for competitive post-secondary opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a vibrant culture that emphasizes holistic student development through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including state-champion athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school’s location near the scenic Atlantic coastline and its proximity to Portland contribute to a unique community atmosphere. With a long-standing reputation for high graduation rates and community engagement, Cape Elizabeth High School is widely recognized for fostering a supportive yet challenging environment that encourages both academic excellence and personal growth.

518

Total Students

42.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cape Elizabeth High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	463
Hispanic	20
Black	8
Asian	16
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
463 (89.4 %)
Hispanic
20 (3.9 %)
Asian
16 (3.1 %)
Two or More
10 (1.9 %)
Black
8 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cape Elizabeth Public Schools
Phone:	(207)799-3309
Website:	http://cehs.cape.k12.me.us/o/cehs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 129

Grade 10 124

Grade 11 144

Grade 12 121