Serving 698 students in grades 9-12, Falmouth High School ranks in the top 20% 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 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 698 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 1% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Falmouth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Falmouth High School's student population of 698 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
698 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
1930
School Colors
White, Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Falmouth High School ranks within the top 20% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falmouth High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#78 out of 512 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
88%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falmouth High School's ranking?
Falmouth High School is ranked #78 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Falmouth High School often compared to?
Falmouth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yarmouth High School, Cape Elizabeth High School, Greely 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 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Falmouth High School?
The graduation rate of Falmouth High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Falmouth High School?
698 students attend Falmouth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Falmouth High School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falmouth High School?
Falmouth High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Falmouth High School offer ?
Falmouth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Falmouth High School part of?
Falmouth High School is part of Falmouth School District.
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