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Robert W Traip Academy

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Robert W Traip Academy ranks 79 th of 119 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

79^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 119 Maine High Schools

Better than 34% of Maine high schools

Summary

Robert W Traip Academy is a public high school located in Kittery, Maine, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 296 students. The school is part of the Kittery Public Schools district, which is ranked 87 out of 176 districts in Maine and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Robert W Traip Academy's performance has been inconsistent over the years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 15th and 79th out of Maine high schools, and its SchoolDigger rating ranging from 1 to 4 stars. Compared to nearby schools like Marshwood High School (ranked 5th-9th) and York High School (ranked 9th-19th), Robert W Traip Academy's ranking and rating are generally lower. However, the school's four-year graduation rate of 82-88% is comparable to the rates of nearby schools, such as Wells High School (87.8%) and Noble High School (87.8%).

One area of concern for Robert W Traip Academy is its relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18% to 26.6% in recent years, which are higher than the rates of nearby schools. Additionally, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, is lower than the district and state averages, though still generally better than Noble High School. The school's smaller student population and lower student-teacher ratio may be an advantage, but it could also limit the range of course offerings and extracurricular activities available to students.

294

Students ?

9.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$29,337

Per pupil spending ?

20.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12 Williams Avenue
Kittery, ME 03904

(207) 439-1121

District: Kittery Public Schools

Feeder schools for Robert W Traip Academy:

Elementary:	Horace Mitchell Primary School
Middle:	Shapleigh School

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.9%

Hispanic:

10.2%

Two or more races:

6.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 19th percentile in 2022 → 34th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 34th (2025) from a 19th-percentile low (2022)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maine average (43% vs 53% meeting standards)

!Science scores 12 pts below the Maine average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg49%

Maine avg53%

79^th of 119

Maine public high schools ?

Bottom 34%▼ down 49 pts since 2015

From top 17% (2015) to bottom 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

87^th of 176Kittery 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

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	31.9	79 of 119	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.2	63 of 121	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.3	54 of 123	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	32.7	79 of 98	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	85.5	16 of 114	86.0%	★★★★☆
2018	86.8	15 of 114	86.8%	★★★★☆
2017	65.2	30 of 111	73.0%	★★★★☆
2016	68.9	22 of 111	80.2%	★★★★☆
2015	57.8	17 of 98	82.7%	★★★★☆
2013	62.1	30 of 106	71.7%	★★★★☆
2012	64.9	28 of 107	73.8%	★★★★☆
2011	82.7	13 of 105	87.6%	★★★★☆
2010	75.3	18 of 103	82.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	40.0	61 of 107	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	77.5	18 of 92	80.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	21.9	80 of 108	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	23.1	80 of 108	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	84.2	12 of 92	87.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	40.5	32 of 57	43.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	46.9	24 of 57	57.9%	★★★☆☆

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)

White (2025)58th percentile+24 vs school

Special Education (2025)44th percentile+10 vs school

Female (2025)43rd percentile+9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)26th percentile-8 vs school

Male (2025)26th percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts61%-3 vs state

Mathematics45%-4 vs state

Science25%-12 vs state

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Schools Near Robert W Traip Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MEA English Language Arts (2025)	MEA Mathematics (2025)	MEA Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Robert W Traip Academy	Public	9-12	12 Williams Avenue	Kittery	03904	York County	Kittery Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 439-1121	294	30	9.8	20.1%	229 (77.9%)	7 (2.4%)	30 (10.2%)	10 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.1%)	31.9	79^th of 119 public high schools	33.6%		40.2	63^rd of 121 public high schools	47.9%	16	60.9	45.3	24.7	$29,337
York High School	Public	9-12	1 Robert Stevens Drive	York	03909	York County	York Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 363-3621	498	52	9.5	21.7%	456 (91.6%)	4 (0.8%)	13 (2.6%)	7 (1.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)	83	9^th of 119 public high schools	92.4%		65.4	19^th of 121 public high schools	84.3%	10	70.9	66.1	56.4	$32,917
Marshwood High School	Public	9-12	260 Dow Highway	South Berwick	03908	York County	Regional School Unit 35/Maine School Admin District 35	No	No	No	No	(207) 384-4500	659	51	12.9	15.3%	604 (91.7%)	10 (1.5%)	18 (2.7%)	7 (1.1%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.3%)	90.1	5^th of 119 public high schools	95.8%		86.5	6^th of 121 public high schools	95.0%	1	85.5	66.1	56.0	$23,427
Noble High School	Public	8-12	100 Noble Way	North Berwick	03906	York County	Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60	No	No	No	No	(207) 284-3000	1,134	94	12.0	35.2%	1,027 (90.6%)	10 (0.9%)	39 (3.4%)	12 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (3.9%)								(n/a)				$21,200
Wells High School	Public	9-12	200 Sanford RD	Wells	04090	York County	Wells-Ogunquit Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 646-7011	422	37	11.3	17.5%	381 (90.3%)	7 (1.7%)	12 (2.8%)	9 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.6%)	64.8	19^th of 119 public high schools	84.0%		46.5	51^st of 121 public high schools	57.9%	32	64.0	61.2	44.0	$28,035

Frequently Asked Questions about Robert W Traip Academy

What schools feed into Robert W Traip Academy?

Robert W Traip Academy is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Horace Mitchell Primary School
Middle : Shapleigh School

How many students attend Robert W Traip Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 294 students attended Robert W Traip Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Robert W Traip Academy?

Students at Robert W Traip Academy are 78% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

Is Robert W Traip Academy a good school?

Robert W Traip Academy ranks 79^th of 119 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Robert W Traip Academy in?

Kittery Public Schools

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