Enrollment
812
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gorham, ME
Gorham High School
Federal NCES profile for Gorham High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 230606000158
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gorham High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Maine schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Gorham · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Maine
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gorham High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gorham High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Gorham, ME.
School address
District: Gorham Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230606000158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gorham High School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gorham High School
Gorham High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Gorham, Maine, enrolling 812 students.
Class loads run heavy: 13.3:1 is larger than about 87% of Maine schools and 20% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.0% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Maine average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maine, bigger than 97% of state schools at 812 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 569 Maine schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 46 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 203 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Gorham Public Schools also operates Gorham Middle School (718 students) and Narragansett Elementary School (479 students) alongside Gorham 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 Gorham High School compares
Gorham 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 65% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 812 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
812
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Maine - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,917
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 87.2%
African American 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Gorham High School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gorham Public Schools, which includes Gorham High School.
$16,917
Per student
-16%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.2%
State 48.3%
Federal 7.4%
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 Gorham High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Narragansett Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Falls Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Village Elementary School-Gorham | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gorham High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~812 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gorham High School
How many students attend Gorham High School?
Gorham High School has 812 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gorham, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gorham High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gorham High School is 13.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gorham High School?
12.0% of students at Gorham High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gorham High School?
The largest demographic group at Gorham High School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Gorham, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gorham High School?
Gorham High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Gorham High School rank among public schools in Gorham?
By Resource Investment Index, Gorham High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Gorham, 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 Gorham on the city page.
Is Gorham High School a good school?
Gorham High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Gorham Public Schools?
Besides Gorham High School, Gorham Public Schools also operates Gorham Middle School (718 students), Narragansett Elementary School (479 students), and Great Falls Elementary School (429 students). See the Gorham Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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