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
14:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
27
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
50.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
3
Equity
6
College Readiness
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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%
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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 218 Students
University of Maine 195 Students
University of New Hampshire 105 Students
University of New England 96 Students
Southern Maine Community College 90 Students
Husson University 89 Students
York County Community College 79 Students
Boston University 76 Students
University of Maine at Farmington 72 Students
Bowdoin College 57 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 59 Students
Business 53 Students
Nursing 49 Students
Biology 36 Students
Political Science and Government 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Education 22 Students
Early Childhood Education 20 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 19 Students
Criminology 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 177 Reviews
2.0 Junior
10/7/2024
Honestly, this school is not horrible but not wonderful. All the other schools in the area are so much better and you should find another school. Saftey is one of the biggest issues here as threats are so common it is like clockwork and our hoax my freshman year showed how unsafe I feel at school. Only one resource officer for such a big school in incredibly unsafe. Also, the food is so bad that I refuse to eat lunch at school.
3.0 Senior
2/16/2024
Well you see I have had an interesting experience here................ honestly would give it a 6/10 rating.... the school itself is nice
4.0 Senior
6/19/2023
I enjoyed my time at Sanford High School. The sports were a big part of the community as a school and were favored by the students the most. The faculty was amazing and did their best to create strong connections with their students. Something that stuck out to me was how equality was looked down on and students weren't demonstrated as equals in our school
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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.
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5.0 parent
7/13/2023
My kids had a great experience in this school system!
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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...
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5.0 other
3/1/2017
Quality facility, teachers and administration! School is located in a Great community.
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