Serving 813 students in grades 9-12, Gorham High School ranks in the top 50% 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 80-84% (which is approximately equal to 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 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 813 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20% in ME)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Gorham High School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gorham High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gorham High School?
The graduation rate of Gorham High School is 93%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Gorham High School?
813 students attend Gorham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Gorham High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gorham High School?
Gorham High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gorham High School offer ?
Gorham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gorham High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 813 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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