Scarborough High School

11 Municipal Drive
Scarborough, ME 04074

shs.scarboroughschools.org/

907 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

907

Total Students

80.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scarborough High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	790
Hispanic	13
Black	49
Asian	50
Pacific Islander	5

White
790 (87.1 %)
Asian
50 (5.5 %)
Black
49 (5.4 %)
Hispanic
13 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6 %)

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:	Scarborough Public Schools
Phone:	(207)730-5000
Website:	http://shs.scarboroughschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	907
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 9 240

Grade 10 211

Grade 11 224

Grade 12 232