Kennebunk High School

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Kennebunk High School ranks 19 th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kennebunk High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Kennebunk, Maine, with a student population of 756. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 21 district, which is ranked 24 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kennebunk High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Maine, with a statewide ranking of 19 out of 123 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's academic performance is strong, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts (79.12%), Mathematics (50.83%), and Science (40.91%), significantly exceeding state averages. Kennebunk High School also maintains a high four-year graduation rate of 92.0%, above the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.1, lower than many nearby schools.

While Kennebunk High School's student population is predominantly White (91.01%), the school has seen a slight increase in racial diversity in recent years. Compared to nearby schools, such as Marshwood High School and Scarborough High School, Kennebunk High School generally outperforms in academic metrics, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 11.7% in 2020-2021 to 35.7% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern that the school may need to address.

Detail:

Public 9-12

89 Fletcher Street
Kennebunk, ME 04043

(207) 985-1110

District: Regional School Unit 21

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,363

Feeder schools for Kennebunk High School:

Elementary:	Kennebunk Elementary School
	Kennebunkport Consolidated School
	Mildred L Day School
	Sea Road School
Middle:	Middle School of the Kennebunks

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 756

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.0%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Asian:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kennebunk High School ranks better than 84.6% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.59. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kennebunk High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91%), Hispanic (3%), Asian (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kennebunk High School is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Kennebunk High School employs 62.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kennebunk High School is $23,363.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Kennebunk High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Kennebunk High School 19^th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Kennebunk High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 21:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 21 24^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kennebunk High School

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Rank History for all students at Kennebunk High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2010	88.11	8^th	103	92.2%
2011	92.13	8^th	105	92.4%
2012	89.98	8^th	107	92.5%
2013	84.68	10^th	106	90.6%
2015	50.40	21^st	98	78.6%
2016	89.64	10^th	111	91.0%
2017	96.56	7^th	111	93.7%
2018	97.02	6^th	114	94.7%
2019	95.10	7^th	114	93.9%
2021	86.21	13^th	82	84.1%
2022	55.98	52^nd	98	46.9%
2023	69.59	19^th	123	84.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kennebunk High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	64.55	5^th	20	75.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kennebunk High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	76.47	19^th	76	75.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Kennebunk High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	95.45	5^th	92	94.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Kennebunk High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	90.54	8^th	92	91.3%

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Rank History for White students at Kennebunk High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	91.59	2^nd	21	90.5%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kennebunk High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	767	4	12	2	1	n/a	n/a	786
2011	717	0	1	0	0	0	18	736
2012	691	5	10	3	3	1	1	714
2013	833	4	14	6	2	1	4	864
2014	814	2	12	5	1	1	6	841
2015	652	4	14	10	0	0	8	688
2016	624	6	19	10	0	0	18	677
2017	617	8	18	10	1	0	16	670
2018	659	11	23	9	1	0	14	717
2019	657	10	19	15	3	0	14	718
2020	691	15	25	14	4	0	6	755
2021	685	14	23	17	5	0	7	751
2022	670	12	15	22	4	2	10	735
2023	688	12	17	23	6	2	8	756

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kennebunk High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	786	71.8	10.9	14.4
2011	736	64.9	11.3	16.8
2012	714	61.7	11.5	3.1
2013	864	63.1	13.6	14.2
2014	841	61.4	13.6	16.1
2015	688	61.0	11.2	18
2016	677	61.0	11.0	17.7
2017	670	58.4	11.4	13.7
2018	717	59.4	12.0	14.2
2019	718	60.1	11.9	13.8
2020	755	60.4	12.5	16.2
2021	751	62.4	12.0	16.1
2022	735	62.6	11.7	12.9
2023	756	62.3	12.1	10.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kennebunk High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	786	71.8	10.9	14.4
2011	736	64.9	11.3	16.8
2012	714	61.7	11.5	3.1
2013	864	63.1	13.6	14.2
2014	841	61.4	13.6	16.1
2015	688	61.0	11.2	18
2016	677	61.0	11.0	17.7
2017	670	58.4	11.4	13.7
2018	717	59.4	12.0	14.2
2019	718	60.1	11.9	13.8
2020	755	60.4	12.5	16.2
2021	751	62.4	12.0	16.1
2022	735	62.6	11.7	12.9
2023	756	62.3	12.1	10.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kennebunk High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$19,869
2019	$17,499
2020	$17,543
2021	$19,481
2022	$21,166
2023	$23,363

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kennebunk High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 7^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 19^th of 123 High schools	9.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	718	756	5.3%
African American	10	12	20%
American Indian	3	6	100%
Asian	19	17	10.5%
Hispanic	15	23	53.3%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	657	688	4.7%
Two or More Races	14	8	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.8%	10.7%	3.1%

Schools Near Kennebunk High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Kennebunk High School	Public	9-12	89 Fletcher Street	Kennebunk	04043	York County	Regional School Unit 21	No	No	No	No	(207) 985-1110	756	62	12.1	10.7%	688 (91.0%)	12 (1.6%)	23 (3.0%)	17 (2.2%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.1%)	69.6	19^th of 123 public high schools	84.6%		56	52^nd of 98 public high schools	46.9%	33	79.1	50.8	40.9	$23,363
Wells High School	Public	9-12	200 Sanford RD	Wells	04090	York County	Wells-Ogunquit Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 646-7011	415	36	11.6	10.1%	373 (89.9%)	9 (2.2%)	13 (3.1%)	11 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	54.8	33^rd of 123 public high schools	73.2%		60	42^nd of 98 public high schools	57.1%	9	61.1	50.9	45.6	$23,080
Biddeford High School	Public	8-12	20 Maplewood Avenue	Biddeford	04005	York County	Biddeford Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 282-1596	712	54	13.2	49.2%	576 (80.9%)	42 (5.9%)	43 (6.0%)	18 (2.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.1%)	19.7	106^th of 123 public high schools	13.8%		45.5	66^th of 98 public high schools	32.7%	40	57.1	34.0	22.9	$17,485
Sanford High School	Public	9-12	100 Alumni Blvd	Sanford	04073	York County	Sanford Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 324-4050	1,065	76	13.9	37.4%	939 (88.2%)	22 (2.1%)	40 (3.8%)	16 (1.5%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.0%)	33.1	82^nd of 123 public high schools	33.3%		25.2	87^th of 98 public high schools	11.2%	5	56.1	37.4	38.2	$15,969
Old Orchard Beach High School	Public	9-12	40 E Emerson Cummings Blvd	Old Orchard Beach	04064	York County	Regional School Unit 23	No	No	No	No	(207) 934-4461	203	26	7.7	35.0%	182 (89.7%)	9 (4.4%)	3 (1.5%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	44.5	50^th of 123 public high schools	59.3%					(n/a)	60.4	36.2	46.8	$29,434
Massabesic High School	Public	9-12	88 West Road	Waterboro	04087	York County	Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57	No	No	No	No	(207) 247-3141	910	58	15.6	26.0%	869 (95.5%)	5 (0.5%)	6 (0.7%)	4 (0.4%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.2%)	21.3	100^th of 123 public high schools	18.7%		15	93^rd of 98 public high schools	5.1%	7	51.8	33.5	31.8	$15,868
Noble High School	Public	8-12	100 Noble Way	North Berwick	03906	York County	Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60	No	No	No	No	(207) 284-3000	1,201	101	11.8	24.4%	1,090 (90.8%)	8 (0.7%)	36 (3.0%)	13 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (4.5%)	34.3	79^th of 123 public high schools	35.8%		44.9	68^th of 98 public high schools	30.6%	11	61.7	33.3	35.4	$17,201
York High School	Public	9-12	1 Robert Stevens Drive	York	03909	York County	York Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 363-3621	516	52	9.8	12.2%	485 (94.0%)	4 (0.8%)	9 (1.7%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.9%)	70	16^th of 123 public high schools	87.0%		75.8	18^th of 98 public high schools	81.6%	2	76.5	50.0	44.3	$25,445
Scarborough High School	Public	9-12	11 Municipal Drive	Scarborough	04074	Cumberland County	Scarborough Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 730-5000	907	80	11.3	8.2%	790 (87.1%)	49 (5.4%)	13 (1.4%)	50 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	93.9	4^th of 123 public high schools	96.7%		67.6	29^th of 98 public high schools	70.4%	25	83.3	67.4	64.0	$20,630
Marshwood High School	Public	9-12	260 Dow Highway	South Berwick	03908	York County	Regional School Unit 35/Maine School Admin District 35	No	No	No	No	(207) 384-4500	682	50	13.6	10.6%	632 (92.7%)	9 (1.3%)	13 (1.9%)	13 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (1.8%)	80.2	9^th of 123 public high schools	92.7%		57.2	47^th of 98 public high schools	52.0%	38	82.6	55.7	47.8	$17,760

Frequently Asked Questions about Kennebunk High School

What schools feed into Kennebunk High School?

Kennebunk High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kennebunk Elementary School
Elementary : Kennebunkport Consolidated School
Elementary : Mildred L Day School
Elementary : Sea Road School
Middle : Middle School of the Kennebunks

What district is Kennebunk High School in?

Regional School Unit 21

How many students attend Kennebunk High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 756 students attended Kennebunk High School.

Is Kennebunk High School a good school?

Kennebunk High School ranks 19^th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Kennebunk High School?

Students at Kennebunk High School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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