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Falmouth High School

Public Grades 9-12
3rd
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 119 Maine High Schools
Better than 97% of Maine high schools
Summary

Falmouth High School is a public high school in Falmouth, Maine, serving 698 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Falmouth Public Schools district, which is ranked 13 out of 176 districts in the state and rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Falmouth High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Maine, with a statewide ranking between 1-22 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments is exceptional, with over 80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 70% proficient or better in Mathematics across all grades. Falmouth High School also excels in supporting various student subgroups, ranking in the top 5-10 in the state for female, male, and special education student performance. Additionally, the school maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.3% to 95.8% in recent years, significantly above the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Windham High School and South Portland High School, Falmouth High School significantly outperforms them in academic metrics, with proficiency rates 20-30 percentage points higher. This level of sustained excellence is a testament to the school's commitment to providing a high-quality education and supporting the success of all learners.

669
Students ?
9.9
Student/teacher ratio ?
$29,067
Per pupil spending ?
7.2%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 74 Woodville Road
       Falmouth, ME  04105

(207) 781-7429

District: Falmouth Public Schools


Feeder schools for Falmouth High School:

Elementary:    Falmouth Elementary School
Middle:    Falmouth Middle School
Racial breakdown:

White:
89.2%
Asian:
6.0%
Hispanic:
1.9%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2015 → 97th in 2025
Strengths
Test scores above the Maine average (73% vs 53% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 3% of Maine high schools
96% graduate in 4 years — above the Maine average (88%)
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school73%
District avg75%
Maine avg53%
3rd of 119
Maine public high schools ?
Top 3%▲ up 2 pts since 2015
See the entire ranking list of Maine High Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
13th of 176Falmouth Public Schools among Maine districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMaine percentileRating
202594.23 of 11997.5%★★★★★
202491.93 of 12197.5%★★★★★
202389.46 of 12395.1%★★★★★
202272.322 of 9877.6%★★★★☆
202193.83 of 8296.3%★★★★★
201999.62 of 11498.2%★★★★★
201899.41 of 11499.1%★★★★★
201799.52 of 11198.2%★★★★★
201699.63 of 11197.3%★★★★★
201581.34 of 9895.9%★★★★★
201399.24 of 10696.2%★★★★★
201299.53 of 10797.2%★★★★★
201198.14 of 10596.2%★★★★★
201099.63 of 10397.1%★★★★★

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMaine percentileRating
202596.64 of 10796.3%★★★★★
201999.03 of 9296.7%★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMaine percentileRating
202589.86 of 10894.4%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMaine percentileRating
202589.75 of 10895.4%★★★★★
201999.11 of 9298.9%★★★★★

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMaine percentileRating
202571.410 of 5782.5%★★★★☆
201994.73 of 2085.0%★★★★☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMaine percentileRating
202582.78 of 5786.0%★★★★☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Female (2025)96th percentile~ school
Male (2025)95th percentile~ school
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)94th percentile-3 vs school
White (2025)86th percentile-12 vs school
Special Education (2025)82nd percentile-15 vs school
By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts87%+23 vs state
Mathematics77%+28 vs state
Science55%+19 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Falmouth High School

Falmouth High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Falmouth Elementary School
Middle : Falmouth Middle School

In the 2024-25 school year, 669 students attended Falmouth High School.

Students at Falmouth High School are 89% White, 6% Asian, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Yes! Falmouth High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 3rd of 119 Maine high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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