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#415 of 542 schools in ME
Sanford High School
High School · Sanford Public Schools · Sanford, ME
A high school in Sanford, ME serving grades 9th – 12th.
100 Alumni Blvd, Sanford, ME 04073
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 85.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sanford High School score 80% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 45 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 26 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sanford 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,837/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sanford), 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
$69,135
Median home value
$259,500
Median rent
$1,145/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04073; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Sanford Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,584NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sanford High School is listed in Sanford Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sanford High School
Sanford High School is a public high school in Sanford, ME, part of Sanford Public Schools, serving approximately 1,099 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #415 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sanford High School
What grades does Sanford High School serve?
Sanford High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sanford High School?
Sanford High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,099 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanford High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sanford High School rank in ME?
Sanford High School ranks #415 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Sanford High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sanford High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Sanford High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sanford High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sanford High School a charter school?
No, Sanford High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sanford High School a Title I school?
No, Sanford High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sanford High School?
42.4% of students at Sanford 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
- 1,099
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.9%
- Phone
- (207) 324-4050
- 4-Year Graduation
- 85.0%
- Area population (ZIP 04073)
- 17,385
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 04073; 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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