Robert W Traip Academy

traip.kitteryschools.com/

279 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Robert W. Traip Academy, located in the coastal town of Kittery, Maine, serves as the public secondary school for the local community, operating within the Kittery School District. Known for its strong sense of tradition and community integration, the school serves students in grades 9 through 12. Traip Academy balances a rigorous academic curriculum with a wide array of extracurricular activities, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and the professional workforce. Its small-town setting allows for a supportive environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a tight-knit campus culture.

Beyond its academic offerings, the academy is deeply connected to the unique history and maritime geography of the Seacoast region. The school emphasizes character development, civic responsibility, and local stewardship, reflecting the values of the Kittery community. With a focus on preparing well-rounded graduates, Traip Academy maintains a commitment to fostering innovation and inclusivity, ensuring that its student body is equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary for success in an evolving global landscape.

279

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert W Traip Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	23
Black	5
Asian	7
Two or More	10

White
234 (83.9 %)
Hispanic
23 (8.2 %)
Two or More
10 (3.6 %)
Asian
7 (2.5 %)
Black
5 (1.8 %)

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:	Kittery Public Schools
Phone:	(207)439-1121
Website:	http://traip.kitteryschools.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 70

Grade 10 83

Grade 11 70

Grade 12 56