Sanford High School

Sanford High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
100 Alumni Blvd,  Sanford, ME
Sanford Public Schools
3.4
4.0
1,092 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
26
Math
23
English
26
Reading
28
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
50.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
38.2%
State Average
36.4%
Math
37.4%
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
235:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
88.2%
Two or more races
4%
Hispanic
3.8%
Black
2.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 Southern Maine 211 Students
University of Maine 198 Students
University of New Hampshire 110 Students
University of New England 94 Students
Husson University 87 Students
Southern Maine Community College 87 Students
York County Community College 79 Students
Boston University 77 Students
University of Maine at Farmington 71 Students
Bowdoin College 53 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 56 Students
Business 55 Students
Nursing 48 Students
Biology 30 Students
Political Science and Government 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Criminology 20 Students
Education 20 Students
Mechanical Engineering 19 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 178 Reviews
4.0 Junior
1/13/2025
Overall, Sanford High School has its positives and negatives. I would definitely say that some of the teachers are really great and go above and beyond to help you and make sure you are ready for college and the next chapters of your life, but there are also some teachers who are not as great as the rest.
4.0 Alum
10/17/2024
It was a decent high school with teachers who care about the students and their education. It often ran into issues when it came to opening new programs and sports budgets at least that's what it felt like.
2.0 Junior
2/9/2024
This school is extremely mediocre, with some interesting priorities. Teachers are either really great or really awful.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 7 Reviews
1.0 student
1/14/2025
I don't think you should go the kids here are very hateful toward other students and some are even racist toward other kid's , Some of the teachers here yell at students for even asking for help.
5.0 parent
7/13/2023
My kids had a great experience in this school system!
5.0 parent
3/21/2022
My son transferred to Sanford High School from a competitive private school and his experience has been excellent. His transition was made easy by the caring teachers and staff, the course options have been extensive and he is looking forward to a two year course in the technology center which will...
5.0 other
3/1/2017
Quality facility, teachers and administration! School is located in a Great community.

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Sanford High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Sanford, ME, in the Springvale neighborhood, and is served by the Sanford Public Schools in Maine. The school has a total enrollment of 1,092 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Sanford High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $357,628. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sanford Christian Academy, Tri-City Christian Academy, Berwick Academy, and more. Learn more about what Sanford has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sanford High School.

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