Yarmouth High School

yhs.yarmouthschools.org

554 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Yarmouth High School, located at 286 West Elm Street in Yarmouth, Maine, is a highly regarded public secondary school known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, athletics, and community involvement. Consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, it serves students in grades 9 through 12 and is recognized for providing a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. The school fosters a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue both intellectual growth and extracurricular interests, benefiting from the close-knit, engaged community of the town of Yarmouth.

Beyond its academic reputation, Yarmouth High School is well-regarded for its robust arts and athletic programs, which are central to the student experience. The school culture emphasizes character development, civic responsibility, and preparing students for life beyond graduation. With its commitment to high standards and a focus on personalized learning, the school remains a cornerstone of the Yarmouth community, consistently producing graduates who are well-prepared for higher education and diverse professional paths.

554

Total Students

49.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yarmouth High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	468
Hispanic	14
Black	21
Asian	11
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
468 (85.1%)
Two or More
35 (6.4%)
Black
21 (3.8%)
Hispanic
14 (2.5%)
Asian
11 (2.0%)
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:	Yarmouth Schools
Phone:	(207)846-5535
Website:	http://yhs.yarmouthschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 9 119

Grade 10 142

Grade 11 142

Grade 12 151