Very Good
#172 of 542 schools in ME
Top 32% in state
Gorham High School
High School · Gorham Public Schools · Gorham, ME
A high school in Gorham, ME serving grades 9th – 12th.
41 Morrill Avenue, Gorham, ME 04038
- Math 92% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gorham High School score 87% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 90%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 30 points since 2019, reaching 87% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gorham High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average425/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gorham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,181
Median home value
$426,300
Median rent
$1,567/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 4.5 mi | 704 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gorham Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gorham High School is listed in Gorham Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gorham High School
Gorham High School is a public high school in Gorham, ME, part of Gorham Public Schools, serving approximately 813 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #172 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gorham High School
What grades does Gorham High School serve?
Gorham High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gorham High School?
Gorham High School has an enrollment of approximately 813 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gorham High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gorham High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gorham High School rank in ME?
Gorham High School ranks #172 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Gorham High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gorham High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gorham High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gorham High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gorham High School a charter school?
No, Gorham High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gorham High School a Title I school?
No, Gorham High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gorham High School?
8.6% of students at Gorham High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 813
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (207) 222-1100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 04038)
- 18,192
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04038; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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