- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sanford, ME
Sanford High School
Federal NCES profile for Sanford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231050000316
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sanford High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Maine schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Sanford · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Maine
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sanford High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sanford High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sanford, ME.
School address
District: Sanford Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231050000316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Sanford High School held near 1,099 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.3 → 67.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 231050000316 · Sanford, ME High · MID · TRAD
1,115 enr · 14.7:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Sanford Middle School (920 students)
Sanford High School held near 1,099 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.3 → 67.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Sanford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sanford High School
1,115 students
- Sanford Middle
Sanford Middle School
920 students
- Carl J Lamb Sc 436
Carl J Lamb School
436 students
- Margaret Chase 396
Margaret Chase Smith
396 students
- Sanford Pride 383
Sanford Pride Elementary School
383 students
What this shows Sanford High School reports 1,115 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sanford High School compares
Sanford 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 19% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,115 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,115
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 94% in Maine - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$17,579
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Sanford High School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sanford Public Schools reports $17,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sanford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carl J Lamb School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Margaret Chase Smith | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sanford Pride Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sanford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- 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 (~1,115 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sanford High School
How many students attend Sanford High School?
Sanford High School has 1,115 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sanford, ME. CCD year-over-year: 1,065 (2022-23) → 1,099 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanford High School is 14.7:1, which is 32% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sanford High School?
27.7% of students at Sanford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sanford High School?
The largest demographic group at Sanford High School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Sanford, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sanford High School?
Sanford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Sanford High School rank among public schools in Sanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Sanford High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sanford, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sanford Public Schools?
Besides Sanford High School, Sanford Public Schools also operates Sanford Middle School (920 students), Carl J Lamb School (436 students), and Margaret Chase Smith (396 students). See the Sanford Public Schools district page for the complete list.