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Scarborough Public Schools

Maine · Public School District
6
Schools
2,891
Students
$20,801
Per-Pupil Spend
+45% nat'l
7.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-45pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Scarborough Public Schools is a public school district in Maine serving 2,891 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,801 is above average for a US public school district. Only 7% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Blue Point SchoolKG–02213
Eight Corners Elementary SchoolKG–02228
Pleasant Hill SchoolKG–02198
Wentworth School03–05675
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Scarborough Middle School06–08670
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Scarborough High School09–12907
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,801+45% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
15%
80%
State
15.5%
Local (property tax)
79.6%
Federal
4.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (80%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
2,891
Students
7%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score—
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $20,801 per pupil — 45% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 7% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Scarborough Public Schools?
Scarborough Public Schools has 6 public schools, serving a total of 2,891 students.
What is the graduation rate for Scarborough Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Scarborough Public Schools spend per student?
Scarborough Public Schools spends $20,801 per pupil — 45% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Scarborough Public Schools?
7% of students in Scarborough Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Scarborough Public Schools?
No, Scarborough Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Scarborough Public Schools serve?
Scarborough Public Schools serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.