Falmouth High School

fhs.falmouthschools.org/

706 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Falmouth High School, located at 74 Woodville Road in Falmouth, Maine, is a highly regarded public secondary institution known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence and a comprehensive student experience. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, characterized by a rigorous curriculum that includes a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a variety of honors-level offerings designed to prepare students for higher education and future careers.

Beyond the classroom, Falmouth High School fosters a vibrant school culture supported by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school is deeply integrated into the local community and places a significant value on character development, civic responsibility, and fostering a supportive environment. With a commitment to innovation and personalized learning, the institution strives to help every student reach their full potential while maintaining the small-town community feel that defines the town of Falmouth.

706

Total Students

65.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Falmouth High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	621
Hispanic	15
Black	16
Asian	50
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
621 (88.0 %)
Asian
50 (7.1 %)
Black
16 (2.3 %)
Hispanic
15 (2.1 %)
Two or More
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Falmouth Public Schools
Phone:	(207)781-7429
Website:	http://fhs.falmouthschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	706
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 9 179

Grade 10 191

Grade 11 167

Grade 12 169