Charles Shaw Junior High School serves 473 students in grades 7-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
473 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
97%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Gorham Public Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Charles Shaw Junior High School?
473 students attend Charles Shaw Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Charles Shaw Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles Shaw Junior High School?
Charles Shaw Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Charles Shaw Junior High School offer ?
Charles Shaw Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Charles Shaw Junior High School part of?
Charles Shaw Junior High School is part of Gorham Public Schools.
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