Cape Elizabeth High School

Cape Elizabeth High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
345 Ocean House Rd,  Cape Elizabeth, ME
Cape Elizabeth Public Schools
3.7
5.0
513 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
92%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
92%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
650
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
84.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
63%
State Average
36.4%
Math
68%
State Average
48.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
180:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
89.4%
Hispanic
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
Two or more races
1.9%
Black
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best HS For Athletes in Maine
#3 Best Public HS Teachers in Maine
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Vermont 70 Students
Boston University 67 Students
University of Maine 53 Students
Tufts University 46 Students
Northeastern University 45 Students
University of New Hampshire 45 Students
Bowdoin College 41 Students
Bates College 38 Students
University of Connecticut 37 Students
Boston College 36 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 67 Students
Biology 40 Students
Psychology 34 Students
Environmental Science 27 Students
Political Science and Government 26 Students
Economics 22 Students
Pre-Law Studies 18 Students
Marketing 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Mathematics 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 75 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
2/26/2025
I've had a great experience, however I have never attended any other schools to compare it to. The best parts are how many opportunities we are given for sports, arts, extended learning opportunities, and more. The worst part would be how our school lacks updates and repairs. Because of that, I would like to see change in the the school physically.
5.0 Alum
6/27/2023
Great school but has issues with social groups. There can be problems with moving between levels of classes but the staff is overall supportive.
4.0 Senior
12/24/2021
The high school was very good academically. They have numerous expendable resources for all students to use as well as help from specialized teachers in finding scholarships, the right college, and tutoring help. However, the diversity is severely lacking as it's a predominately white school with barely 10 students of color.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
10/31/2010
As a graduate of CEHS, with two children who also graduated and one who is about to graduate I would like to say how impressed I am with this school. Teachers, parents and students all "get it" and student leave CEHS ready to take on the world! It certainly doesn't hurt that the town is one of the w...

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Cape Elizabeth High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Cape Elizabeth, ME, in the Cape Elizabeth neighborhood, and is served by the Cape Elizabeth Public Schools in Maine. The school has a total enrollment of 513 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 92% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Cape Elizabeth High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,144,038. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cape Elizabeth Middle School, Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School, Holy Cross School, and more. Learn more about what Cape Elizabeth has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cape Elizabeth High School.

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