- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Biddeford, ME
Biddeford High School
Federal NCES profile for Biddeford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 230315000072
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Biddeford High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Maine schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Biddeford · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Maine
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Biddeford High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Biddeford High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Biddeford, ME.
School address
District: Biddeford Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230315000072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+189 students YoY
Biddeford High School grew from 712 students in 2022-23 to 901 in 2023-24 (+26.5%).
Teacher FTE added 53.7 → 63.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+189 students YoY 230315000072 · Biddeford, ME High · MID · TRAD
894 enr · 16.9:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Biddeford Middle School (542 students)
Biddeford High School grew from 712 students in 2022-23 to 901 in 2023-24 (+26.5%). Teacher FTE added 53.7 → 63.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Biddeford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Biddeford High School
894 students
- Biddeford Midd
Biddeford Middle School
542 students
- Biddeford Prim
Biddeford Primary School
483 students
- Biddeford Inte 357
Biddeford Intermediate School
357 students
- John F Kennedy 157
John F Kennedy Memorial School
157 students
What this shows Biddeford High School reports 894 students on the CCD universe file.
How Biddeford High School compares
Biddeford High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 52% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▲ 11% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 894 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
894
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 98% in Maine - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
African American 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Biddeford High School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Biddeford Public Schools reports $19,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Biddeford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddeford Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Biddeford Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Biddeford Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Biddeford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~894 students)
Frequently asked questions about Biddeford High School
How many students attend Biddeford High School?
Biddeford High School has 894 students enrolled. It is a high school in Biddeford, ME. CCD year-over-year: 712 (2022-23) → 901 (2023-24), up 189.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Biddeford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Biddeford High School is 16.9:1, which is 52% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Biddeford High School?
37.8% of students at Biddeford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Biddeford High School?
The largest demographic group at Biddeford High School is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Biddeford, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Biddeford High School?
Biddeford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Biddeford High School rank among public schools in Biddeford?
By Resource Investment Index, Biddeford High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Biddeford, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Biddeford on the city page.
What other schools are in Biddeford Public Schools?
Besides Biddeford High School, Biddeford Public Schools also operates Biddeford Middle School (542 students), Biddeford Primary School (483 students), and Biddeford Intermediate School (357 students). See the Biddeford Public Schools district page for the complete list.