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Kennebunk High School

89 Fletcher Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043

Top 25% School in Maine

Ranked 58 of 108 in Maine

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About Kennebunk High School

Kennebunk High School is one of the best schools in Maine. It offers a top-notch public education for students in grades 9 through 12. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1 and about 700 students, it is one of the best schools in the world for its academic standards. It is the only high school in Regional School District 21 and is known as a top school for offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, which 30% of students take. The demographic profile shows that 9% of the students are minorities and 9% are from low-income families. The achievement metrics are great, with 79% of students being proficient in Reading and 51% in Math. Students are strongly encouraged to take the SAT and ACT tests to help them get into college. The school is in a coastal town with a great reputation and spends about $18,000 per student, and it is one of the best high school in Maine. People say that Kennebunk High School is one of the best schools in the state because of its hard IB curriculum and dedication to helping students succeed.

Kennebunk High School Contact Information

Address

89 Fletcher Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043

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Phone

(207) 985-1110

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 79%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 79% in Reading.
62
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
707
Total Students
$69151
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 58 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Kennebunk High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 90.95%
Asian 1.41%
Hispanic 3.68%
Black 1.56%
Two+ Races 0.99%
Native Am. 0.99%
White
90.95%
Asian
1.41%
Hispanic
3.68%
Black
1.56%
Two+ Races
0.99%
Native Am.
0.99%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 707
47.67%
337 Female
52.33%
370 Male

Student Population

707 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

235 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Kennebunk High School is currently reaping the benefits of expanding its International Baccalaureate (IB) program. This semester, a record number of students are working on advanced global research projects. The school recently held a successful career and technical education showcase that showed off students' work in the newly updated digital media and architectural design labs. The athletic department is also having a great postseason, as the varsity indoor track and field teams recently set several individual state qualifying marks.

FAQ

Q1. Can students join clubs and activities that aren't at school?

Ans. Yes, clubs, sports, and student groups help people learn how to be social and lead.

Q2. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can get help with college planning and take the SAT and ACT.

Q3. Is there room for personal growth?

Ans. Yes, mentoring, enrichment activities, and learning through projects all help students do better in school and in life.

Q4. Does Kennebunk High School teach useful skills for jobs?

Ans. Yes, students in technical and vocational programs get to work in the real world, which helps them get ready for the job market.

Q5. Does the school support learning through hands-on activities?

Ans. Yes, students do projects and other things that help them learn skills that will be useful in the real world.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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