Biddeford High School is a public high school in Biddeford, Maine, United States. It is the secondary school for Biddeford Public Schools, a school district which exclusively serves the city of Biddeford.
Serving 894 students in grades 8-12, Biddeford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 894 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Biddeford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Biddeford High School's student population of 894 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
894 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1848
School Calendar
School Rankings
Biddeford High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Biddeford High School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#447 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
8%
4%
Black
13%
5%
White
72%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Biddeford High School's ranking?
Biddeford High School is ranked #447 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Biddeford High School often compared to?
Biddeford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kennebunk High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Biddeford High School?
The graduation rate of Biddeford High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Biddeford High School?
894 students attend Biddeford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Biddeford High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Biddeford High School?
Biddeford High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Biddeford High School offer ?
Biddeford High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Biddeford High School part of?
Biddeford High School is part of Biddeford School District.
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