Serving 518 students in grades 9-12, Cape Elizabeth High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 1% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Cape Elizabeth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Cape Elizabeth High School's student population of 518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
Cape Elizabeth High School ranks within the top 20% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cape Elizabeth High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#83 out of 512 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
89%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Cape Elizabeth High School is ranked #83 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Cape Elizabeth High School often compared to?
Cape Elizabeth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Falmouth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cape Elizabeth High School?
The graduation rate of Cape Elizabeth High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cape Elizabeth High School?
518 students attend Cape Elizabeth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Cape Elizabeth High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cape Elizabeth High School?
Cape Elizabeth High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cape Elizabeth High School offer ?
Cape Elizabeth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cape Elizabeth High School part of?
Cape Elizabeth High School is part of Cape Elizabeth School District.
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