Enrollment
894
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 230315000072
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Biddeford High School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Biddeford High School
Biddeford High School is a large high school in Biddeford, Maine, enrolling 894 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 98% of Maine schools and 52% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maine, bigger than 98% of state schools at 894 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Among 31 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #26, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 298 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Biddeford Public Schools also operates Biddeford Middle School (542 students) and Biddeford Primary School (483 students) alongside Biddeford High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Biddeford High School compares
Biddeford High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,043
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Biddeford Public Schools, which includes Biddeford High School.
$18,043
Per student
-10%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.3%
State 40.1%
Federal 10.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~894 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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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.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Biddeford High School a good school?
Biddeford High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Maine schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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