Kennebunk High School

Summary:

Kennebunk High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Kennebunk, Maine, with a student population of 756. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 21 district, which is ranked 24 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kennebunk High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Maine, with a statewide ranking of 19 out of 123 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's academic performance is strong, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts (79.12%), Mathematics (50.83%), and Science (40.91%), significantly exceeding state averages. Kennebunk High School also maintains a high four-year graduation rate of 92.0%, above the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.1, lower than many nearby schools.

While Kennebunk High School's student population is predominantly White (91.01%), the school has seen a slight increase in racial diversity in recent years. Compared to nearby schools, such as Marshwood High School and Scarborough High School, Kennebunk High School generally outperforms in academic metrics, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 11.7% in 2020-2021 to 35.7% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern that the school may need to address.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 89 Fletcher Street
       Kennebunk, ME  04043


(207) 985-1110

District: Regional School Unit 21

SchoolDigger Rank:
19th of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,363 Help


Feeder schools for Kennebunk High School:

Elementary:    Kennebunk Elementary School
    Kennebunkport Consolidated School
    Mildred L Day School
    Sea Road School
Middle:    Middle School of the Kennebunks

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  756

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.0%
Hispanic:
3.0%
Asian:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kennebunk High School ranks better than 84.6% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.59. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Kennebunk High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91%), Hispanic (3%), Asian (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kennebunk High School is 12.1. (See more...)
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Compare Kennebunk High School employs 62.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kennebunk High School is $23,363.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Kennebunk High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Kennebunk High School 19th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Kennebunk High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 21:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 21 24th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kennebunk High School

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Rank History for all students at Kennebunk High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 88.11 8th 103 92.2%
2011 92.13 8th 105 92.4%
2012 89.98 8th 107 92.5%
2013 84.68 10th 106 90.6%
2015 50.40 21st 98 78.6%
2016 89.64 10th 111 91.0%
2017 96.56 7th 111 93.7%
2018 97.02 6th 114 94.7%
2019 95.10 7th 114 93.9%
2021 86.21 13th 82 84.1%
2022 55.98 52nd 98 46.9%
2023 69.59 19th 123 84.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kennebunk High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.55 5th 20 75.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kennebunk High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.47 19th 76 75.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Kennebunk High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.45 5th 92 94.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Kennebunk High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 90.54 8th 92 91.3%
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Rank History for White students at Kennebunk High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.59 2nd 21 90.5%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Kennebunk High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 767 4 12 2 1 n/a n/a 0 786
2011 717 0 1 0 0 0 18 0 736
2012 691 5 10 3 3 1 1 0 714
2013 833 4 14 6 2 1 4 0 864
2014 814 2 12 5 1 1 6 0 841
2015 652 4 14 10 0 0 8 0 688
2016 624 6 19 10 0 0 18 0 677
2017 617 8 18 10 1 0 16 0 670
2018 659 11 23 9 1 0 14 0 717
2019 657 10 19 15 3 0 14 0 718
2020 691 15 25 14 4 0 6 0 755
2021 685 14 23 17 5 0 7 0 751
2022 670 12 15 22 4 2 10 0 735
2023 688 12 17 23 6 2 8 0 756

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kennebunk High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 786 71.8 10.9 14.4
2011 736 64.9 11.3 16.8
2012 714 61.7 11.5 3.1
2013 864 63.1 13.6 14.2
2014 841 61.4 13.6 16.1
2015 688 61.0 11.2 18
2016 677 61.0 11.0 17.7
2017 670 58.4 11.4 13.7
2018 717 59.4 12.0 14.2
2019 718 60.1 11.9 13.8
2020 755 60.4 12.5 16.2
2021 751 62.4 12.0 16.1
2022 735 62.6 11.7 12.9
2023 756 62.3 12.1 10.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kennebunk High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 786 71.8 10.9 14.4
2011 736 64.9 11.3 16.8
2012 714 61.7 11.5 3.1
2013 864 63.1 13.6 14.2
2014 841 61.4 13.6 16.1
2015 688 61.0 11.2 18
2016 677 61.0 11.0 17.7
2017 670 58.4 11.4 13.7
2018 717 59.4 12.0 14.2
2019 718 60.1 11.9 13.8
2020 755 60.4 12.5 16.2
2021 751 62.4 12.0 16.1
2022 735 62.6 11.7 12.9
2023 756 62.3 12.1 10.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kennebunk High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $19,869
2019 $17,499
2020 $17,543
2021 $19,481
2022 $21,166
2023 $23,363

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kennebunk High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 7th of 114 High schoolsRanks 19th of 123 High schools
 9.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students718756
 5.3%
African American1012
 20%
American Indian36
 100%
Asian1917
 10.5%
Hispanic1523
 53.3%
Pacific Islander02
White657688
 4.7%
Two or More Races148
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.8%10.7%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kennebunk High School

Students at Kennebunk High School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Kennebunk High School ranks 19th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 756 students attended Kennebunk High School.


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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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