Marshwood High School

www.rsu35.org/o/mhs

659 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Marshwood High School, located in South Berwick, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for the students of Regional School Unit 35. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment while maintaining a strong commitment to academic rigor and college readiness. With a diverse curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, vocational training opportunities, and a wide array of elective options, the school aims to prepare its students for a variety of post-secondary paths, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education.

Beyond the classroom, Marshwood High School places a significant emphasis on student development through its robust extracurricular programming. The school offers a competitive athletic program, known as the Hawks, along with various clubs, arts programs, and student organizations that encourage leadership and teamwork. By balancing high academic standards with a focus on student well-being and community engagement, Marshwood seeks to graduate well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to their local and global communities.

659

Total Students

50.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marshwood High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	604
Hispanic	18
Black	10
Asian	7
Two or More	15
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
604 (91.7%)
Hispanic
18 (2.7%)
Two or More
15 (2.3%)
Black
10 (1.5%)
Asian
7 (1.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
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 35/MSAD 35
Phone:	(207)384-4500
Website:	http://www.rsu35.org/o/mhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 9 154

Grade 10 177

Grade 11 164

Grade 12 164