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Biddeford High School

20 Maplewood Avenue
Biddeford, ME 04005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 712 students in grades 9-12, Biddeford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 712 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in ME)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Biddeford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Biddeford High School's student population of 712 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
712 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Biddeford High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Biddeford High School is 0.34, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#258 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Biddeford High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Biddeford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Biddeford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Biddeford High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Biddeford High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Biddeford High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Biddeford High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Biddeford High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
81%
87%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Biddeford High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Biddeford High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Biddeford High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Biddeford High School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
81%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Biddeford High School and public school graduation rate of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Biddeford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Biddeford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Biddeford High School's ranking?
Biddeford High School is ranked #258 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Biddeford High School often compared to?
Biddeford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kennebunk High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Biddeford High School?
The graduation rate of Biddeford High School is 81%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Biddeford High School?
712 students attend Biddeford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Biddeford High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Biddeford High School?
Biddeford High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Biddeford High School offer ?
Biddeford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Biddeford High School part of?
Biddeford High School is part of Biddeford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 712 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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