Sanford High School

www.sanford.org/o/sanford-high-school

1,115 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sanford High School, located at 52 Sanford High School Blvd in Sanford, Maine, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. The school is part of the Sanford School Department and operates within a modern, sprawling campus designed to support a wide range of academic, vocational, and extracurricular programs. As the hub of the district's high school education, it emphasizes both college preparation and technical skill development, catering to a diverse student body with varying post-secondary goals.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Sanford High School is known for its strong integration with the Sanford Regional Technical Center (SRTC), which shares the same campus. This partnership allows students to pursue specialized career and technical education (CTE) pathways, ranging from culinary arts and automotive technology to health occupations and digital media. With a focus on community engagement, athletic programs, and collaborative learning environments, the school aims to provide a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for the workforce, military service, or higher education.

1,115

Total Students

62.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sanford High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	943
Hispanic	45
Black	40
Asian	23
Two or More	61
American Indian	3

White
943 (84.6%)
Two or More
61 (5.5%)
Hispanic
45 (4.0%)
Black
40 (3.6%)
Asian
23 (2.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

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:	Sanford Public Schools
Phone:	(207)324-4050
Website:	http://www.sanford.org/o/sanford-high-school
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,115
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	323
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	194

* 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 9 281

Grade 10 287

Grade 11 265

Grade 12 282