Gorham High School

Gorham High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
41 Morrill Ave,  Gorham, ME
Gorham Public Schools
3.7
4.5
813 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
92%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
92%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
63
Full Time Teachers
63
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
580
Verbal
610
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
26
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
64.3%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
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
59.3%
State Average
36.4%
Math
44.1%
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
214:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
90.1%
Hispanic
2.6%
Black
2.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Two or more races
2.2%
Native American
<1%

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 Maine 214 Students
University of Southern Maine 134 Students
University of New Hampshire 121 Students
Boston University 109 Students
University of New England 99 Students
University of Vermont 79 Students
Saint Joseph's College of Maine 77 Students
Husson University 63 Students
Northeastern University 60 Students
University of Maine at Farmington 59 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 80 Students
Business 77 Students
Psychology 59 Students
Biology 55 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Marketing 33 Students
Criminology 25 Students
Physical Therapy 23 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 22 Students
Political Science and Government 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 199 Reviews
4.0 Freshman
7/1/2025
I think Gorham High School is a great school. The school is mostly white, but I like how the school always tries to be more diverse by celebrating different cultures and backgrounds.
5.0 Senior
12/15/2024
I love gorham school and am currently a HS senior. I played soccer throughout and finished as a Varsity captain receiving the coaches award. Teachers are great and really care about you learning.
5.0 Junior
11/8/2024
Teachers are always hands on and are ready to help. In addition, there are many clubs to choose from that range in all areas.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/11/2014
My Jordan thrives there and at the Windham school she was quite and a loner. Now she is on the basket ball team and has lots of friends. I don't know what you did but thank you Sheri Scarpa
4.0 student
11/27/2011
Gorham High is an wonderful school. Which have, I believe some of the best History teachers in the state. I'm a Junior, and time has flown by. We have an outstanding athletic program, academic, and art program. Our school has been recognized for many accomplishments in those areas. We really do have...

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Gorham High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Gorham, ME, in the Gorham neighborhood, and is served by the Gorham Public Schools in Maine. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 813 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 92% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Gorham High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.73, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $590,278. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cornerstone Baptist Academy, Standish Baptist Academy, Greater Portland Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Gorham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gorham High School.

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