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#48 of 542 schools in ME

Top 9% in state

Scarborough High School

High School · Scarborough Public Schools · Scarborough, ME

A high school in Scarborough, ME serving grades 9th – 12th.

11 Municipal Drive, Scarborough, ME 04074

  • Math 92% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2022)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+1.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency92% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency90% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)90% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation33.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$20,793
Chronic Absenteeism17.7%

Students at Scarborough High School score 90% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 90%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency92%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 25 points since 2019, reaching 90% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
92%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

9.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Scarborough 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 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,118/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scarborough), 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

$125,642

Median home value

$502,700

Median rent

$1,821/mo

College educated

57.7%

Homeownership

76.8%

Poverty rate

2.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
33.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·37 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Morrison CenterPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–121.3 mi30Compare →
Maine Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.57–121.4 mi510Compare →
Connections for Kids - Portland AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–113.2 mi20Compare →
Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydcEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–123.5 mi11Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Scarborough Public Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$20,793NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Scarborough High School is listed in Scarborough Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Scarborough High School

Scarborough High School is a public high school in Scarborough, ME, part of Scarborough Public Schools, serving approximately 916 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #48 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Scarborough High School

What grades does Scarborough High School serve?

Scarborough High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Scarborough High School?

Scarborough High School has an enrollment of approximately 916 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Scarborough High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Scarborough High School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Scarborough High School rank in ME?

Scarborough High School ranks #48 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Scarborough High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Scarborough High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Scarborough High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Scarborough High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Scarborough High School a charter school?

No, Scarborough High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Scarborough High School a Title I school?

No, Scarborough High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scarborough High School?

9.6% of students at Scarborough 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
916
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
82
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Cumberland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.7%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 04074)
22,527
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
48.1
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 04074; 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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