How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Biddeford High School | Old Orchard Beach High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Biddeford, ME | Old Orchard Beach, ME |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 894 | 186 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.1% | 29.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Biddeford High School | Old Orchard Beach High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,349 | $26,788 |
| District | Biddeford Schools | RSU 23 Old Orchard Beach Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Biddeford High School | Old Orchard Beach High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.6% | 85.4% |
| African American | 13.1% | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% | 4.9% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 1.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Biddeford High School | Old Orchard Beach High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | 2 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 246:1 | 90:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.8% | 48.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 34 | 8 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.