- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 230606000158
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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 60/100 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
- 60
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Gorham High School held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.7 → 62.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 230606000158 · Gorham, ME High · MID · TRAD
812 enr · 13.3:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Gorham Middle School (718 students)
Gorham High School held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.7 → 62.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Gorham High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gorham High School
812 students
- Gorham Middle
Gorham Middle School
718 students
- Narragansett E
Narragansett Elementary School
479 students
- Great Falls El
Great Falls Elementary School
429 students
- Village Elemen
Village Elementary School-Gorham
392 students
What this shows Gorham High School reports 812 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gorham High School compares
Gorham High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,843
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
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.
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
District finance for Gorham Public Schools reports $17,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~812 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 810 (2022-23) → 813 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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 60/100 (higher 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 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.
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.