Greely High School

ghs.msad51.org/

615 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Greely High School, located in Cumberland, Maine, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 within Maine School Administrative District 51. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum, the school consistently ranks among the top-performing institutions in the state. Beyond its core academic offerings, Greely provides a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust arts programs, and a deep focus on preparing students for post-secondary education and career success.

In addition to its academic reputation, Greely High School is widely recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture, particularly its success in athletics and student-led organizations. The school fosters a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff prioritize student development, critical thinking, and civic engagement. By balancing a challenging educational environment with extensive opportunities for personal growth and community involvement, Greely maintains a reputation as a central pillar of the Cumberland and North Yarmouth communities.

615

Total Students

64.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Greely High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	559
Hispanic	17
Black	8
Asian	6
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
559 (91.6%)
Two or More
19 (3.1%)
Hispanic
17 (2.8%)
Black
8 (1.3%)
Asian
6 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	RSU 51/MSAD 51
Phone:	(207)828-4805
Website:	http://ghs.msad51.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 149

Grade 10 163

Grade 11 152

Grade 12 151