Kennebunk High School

khs.rsu21.net

683 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kennebunk High School, located in the coastal town of Kennebunk, Maine, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for RSU 21. Known for its strong sense of community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust elective programs, and career and technical education opportunities. The institution prides itself on balancing rigorous academic standards with a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue both intellectual growth and personal development.

Beyond the classroom, Kennebunk High School boasts a vibrant extracurricular culture, featuring a wide array of athletic teams, competitive arts programs, and diverse student-led clubs. The school is highly regarded for its community involvement and its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves transitioning into higher education, the workforce, or the military. With its focus on fostering citizenship and individual excellence, the school remains a focal point for student life and educational achievement within the Kennebunk region.

683

Total Students

58.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennebunk High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	625
Hispanic	23
Black	8
Asian	10
Two or More	7
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	4

White
625 (91.5%)
Hispanic
23 (3.4%)
Asian
10 (1.5%)
Black
8 (1.2%)
Two or More
7 (1.0%)
American Indian
6 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)

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 21
Phone:	(207)985-1110
Website:	http://khs.rsu21.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	683
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 9 155

Grade 10 156

Grade 11 183

Grade 12 189