Serving 1,065 students in grades 9-12, Sanford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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: 1,065 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Sanford High School's student population of 1,065 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,065 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
Sanford 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 Sanford High School is 0.22, 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
#345 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
88%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Sanford High School is ranked #345 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Sanford High School often compared to?
Sanford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Massabesic High School, Wells High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sanford High School?
The graduation rate of Sanford High School is 85%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Sanford High School?
1,065 students attend Sanford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sanford High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sanford High School?
Sanford High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sanford High School offer ?
Sanford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sanford High School part of?
Sanford High School is part of Sanford School District.
In what neighborhood is Sanford High School located?
Sanford High School is located in the South Sanford neighborhood of Sanford, ME. There are 1 other public schools located in South Sanford.
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