Old Orchard Beach High School, is a public high school located in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. It is the secondary school for Regional School Unit 23, a school district which exclusively serves the town of Old Orchard Beach. It has an enrollment of about 200 students, making it the smallest high school in Southern Maine.
Serving 199 students in grades 9-12, Old Orchard Beach High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Old Orchard Beach High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Old Orchard Beach High School's student population of 199 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Old Orchard Beach High School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Orchard Beach High School is 0.26, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#224 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)30-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
6%
5%
White
86%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)80-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sandy The Seagull
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Orchard Beach High School's ranking?
Old Orchard Beach High School is ranked #224 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Old Orchard Beach High School often compared to?
Old Orchard Beach High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cape Elizabeth High School, Scarborough High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Old Orchard Beach High School?
The graduation rate of Old Orchard Beach High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Old Orchard Beach High School?
199 students attend Old Orchard Beach High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Old Orchard Beach High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Orchard Beach High School?
Old Orchard Beach High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Old Orchard Beach High School offer ?
Old Orchard Beach High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Old Orchard Beach High School part of?
Old Orchard Beach High School is part of RSU 23 School District.
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