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Robert W Traip Academy

12 Williams Avenue, Kittery, ME, 03904

Robert W Traip Academy

12 Williams Avenue, Kittery, ME, 03904

About Robert W Traip Academy

Robert W. Traip Academy is a well-known public school in Kittery, Maine. It is the only high school in the Kittery Public Schools district. The school serves about 250 students in grades 9 through 12 and has a good student-to-teacher ratio of about 10:1. People know it as one of the best schools because it has a close-knit community and focuses on tough academics, with a wide range of college-preparatory and honors-level classes, and it is one of the best high school in Maine. The demographic profile shows that 20% of the students are from a minority group and 18% of them are considered to be economically disadvantaged. Data on academic achievement shows that 67% of students are good at reading and 43% are good at math. Students are encouraged to take the SAT and ACT tests to help them reach their educational and career goals. The school is well-funded, with about $18,500 per student, and is located near the historic naval shipyard. Robert W. Traip Academy is one of the best schools because it is dedicated to helping students grow and promoting academic excellence in a personalized way.

Robert W Traip Academy Contact Information

Address

12 Williams Avenue, Kittery, ME, 03904

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Phone

(207) 439-1121

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 43%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 43% in Math and 67% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
296
Total Students
$69151
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 75 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Robert W Traip Academy

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
🏆
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 2:06 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 80.07%
Asian 1.69%
Hispanic 12.16%
Black 1.35%
Two+ Races 4.39%
Native Am. 0.34%
White
80.07%
Asian
1.69%
Hispanic
12.16%
Black
1.35%
Two+ Races
4.39%
Native Am.
0.34%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 296
50%
148 Female
50%
148 Male

Student Population

296 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

185 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Robert W. Traip Academy is making big changes to its campus to help it reach its academic goals for 2025–2026. These changes include better learning spaces and the completion of new safety and functionality projects. The school has also grown its unique "farm- to -school" nutrition program, which now uses a garden and greenhouse on campus to give students a variety of plant-based meal options. As part of its sister-city partnership, the academy is also hosting international exchange students this spring 2026 term. This helps students get involved with the world and learn about other cultures.

FAQ

Q1. Does Robert W Traip Academy encourage new ideas?

Ans. Yes, project-based learning lets students think critically and come up with creative ways to solve problems.

Q2. Is there room for personal growth?

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

Q3. What kind of school experience do students get at Robert W Traip Academy?

Ans. Robert W Traip Academy has a full curriculum that includes academics, extracurricular activities, and chances for personal growth.

Q4. How do parents find out about their child's academic progress?

Ans. The district's online portal lets students see their grades and attendance.

Q5. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Robert W Traip Academy lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

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

MLV

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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