Scarborough High School

Scarborough High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
11 Municipal Dr,  Scarborough, ME
Scarborough Public Schools
3.9
3.2
916 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
92%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
92%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
84.5%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Science
64%
State Average
36.4%
Math
67.3%
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
197:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
White
87.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.5%
Black
5.4%
Hispanic
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best HS For Athletes 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 Maine 206 Students
University of New Hampshire 149 Students
Boston University 125 Students
University of Southern Maine 108 Students
University of Vermont 99 Students
University of Connecticut 96 Students
University of New England 86 Students
Bowdoin College 80 Students
Northeastern University 78 Students
Bates College 78 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 143 Students
Biology 98 Students
Psychology 87 Students
Nursing 57 Students
Political Science and Government 52 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 48 Students
Environmental Science 44 Students
Marketing 41 Students
Finance 41 Students
Computer Science 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 180 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/2/2024
Although I have really enjoyed taking advantage of a variety of opportunities through this school, I have struggled a lot with the social culture of this school.
4.0 Alum
10/28/2024
My time at Scarborough High School was a pretty typical high school experience. The school spirit by the student body while I was there was my favorite part, and I loved when everyone would come together to cheer on our sports teams.
4.0 Senior
2/28/2022
Scarborough high school was an extremely welcoming community. The teachers provided students with support and helpful resources, and the school community was rich with extracurricular opportunities.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/3/2024
Scarborough is a wonderful, family-oriented town and a lot of that centers around the top-notch schools that for years were 10/10. Not sure why the current lower rating—a few complainers brought the rating down? Scarborough has top-notch sports teams/programs that seem to be winners/contenders for s...
1.0 student
3/7/2018
Awful. If I had to relive my high school years, this would be the last school I would choose in Maine.
5.0 parent
11/24/2017
I am a parent that had a son graduate in the class of 2017. He was in the top 5% of his class. He was challenged in the numerious AP classes offered. The teachers were top notch and had plenty of early office hours if you wanted to get up early. He is now in a top 20 school able to do the work and k...
2.0 parent
5/28/2014
My daughter is graduating this year, but she still does not know how to tell time or count money! I don't believe she should graduate.

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Scarborough High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Scarborough, ME, in the Scarborough neighborhood, and is served by the Scarborough Public Schools in Maine. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 916 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. Scarborough High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $811,381. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cornerstone Baptist Academy, Greater Portland Christian School, Thornton Academy, and more. Learn more about what Scarborough has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Scarborough High School.

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