- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Scarborough, ME
Scarborough High School
Federal NCES profile for Scarborough High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231053000325
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scarborough High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Scarborough · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 7.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Scarborough High School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scarborough High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Scarborough, ME.
School address
District: Scarborough Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231053000325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Scarborough High School held near 916 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 231053000325 · Scarborough, ME High · MID · TRAD
903 enr · 11.3:1 · 7.1% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Wentworth School (664 students)
Scarborough High School held near 916 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Scarborough High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Scarborough High School
903 students
- Wentworth Scho
Wentworth School
664 students
- Scarborough Mi
Scarborough Middle School
663 students
- Eight Corners 241
Eight Corners Elementary School
241 students
- Blue Point Sch 214
Blue Point School
214 students
- Pleasant Hill 180
Pleasant Hill School
180 students
What this shows Scarborough High School reports 903 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scarborough High School compares
Scarborough 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 | 11.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.1% | ▼ 79% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 903 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
903
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Maine - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,793
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
African American 4.8%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Scarborough High School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scarborough Public Schools reports $20,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scarborough High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scarborough Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eight Corners Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Point School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scarborough High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~903 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scarborough High School
How many students attend Scarborough High School?
Scarborough High School has 903 students enrolled. It is a high school in Scarborough, ME. CCD year-over-year: 907 (2022-23) → 916 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scarborough High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scarborough High School is 11.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scarborough High School?
7.1% of students at Scarborough High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scarborough High School?
The largest demographic group at Scarborough High School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Scarborough, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scarborough High School?
Scarborough High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Scarborough High School rank among public schools in Scarborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Scarborough High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Scarborough, 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 Scarborough on the city page.
What other schools are in Scarborough Public Schools?
Besides Scarborough High School, Scarborough Public Schools also operates Wentworth School (664 students), Scarborough Middle School (663 students), and Eight Corners Elementary School (241 students). See the Scarborough Public Schools district page for the complete list.