Gray-New Gloucester High School

msad15.org/gray-new-gloucester-high-school/

601 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gray-New Gloucester High School (GNGHS), located in Gray, Maine, serves the communities of Gray and New Gloucester as part of Maine School Administrative District 15 (MSAD 15). The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, providing a variety of core academic programs, elective courses, and Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by supporting a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive, community-focused learning environment. By leveraging its location on Libby Hill Road, GNGHS acts as a central hub for student life in the region, focusing on academic rigor, character development, and civic engagement. With an emphasis on modern instructional practices and preparation for the workforce or higher education, the school strives to equip its graduates with the essential skills and personal growth necessary to navigate life after high school.

601

Total Students

45.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gray-New Gloucester High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	544
Hispanic	12
Black	10
Asian	7
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	1

White
544 (90.5 %)
Two or More
27 (4.5 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.0 %)
Black
10 (1.7 %)
Asian
7 (1.2 %)
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:	RSU 15/MSAD 15
Phone:	(207)657-3323
Website:	http://msad15.org/gray-new-gloucester-high-school/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	601
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 9 137

Grade 10 160

Grade 11 166

Grade 12 138