Serving 539 students in grades 9-12, Cape Elizabeth High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 1% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cape Elizabeth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cape Elizabeth High School's student population of 539 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cape Elizabeth High School ranks within the top 5% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cape Elizabeth High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 508 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
89%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cape Elizabeth High School's ranking?
Cape Elizabeth High School is ranked #7 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Cape Elizabeth High School often compared to?
Cape Elizabeth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Falmouth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cape Elizabeth High School?
The graduation rate of Cape Elizabeth High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Cape Elizabeth High School?
539 students attend Cape Elizabeth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Cape Elizabeth High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cape Elizabeth High School?
Cape Elizabeth High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cape Elizabeth High School offer ?
Cape Elizabeth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cape Elizabeth High School part of?
Cape Elizabeth High School is part of Cape Elizabeth Public Schools School District.
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