Scarborough High School (Maine)

Scarborough High School is a high school (grades 9–12) located in Scarborough, Maine, United States. The student population was approximately 917 students and around 180 staff and faculty members during the 2021-2022 school year.

History
The first high school in Scarborough was built in 1927 and was named after Elwood G. Bessey, a former principal, and the current high school was built in 1954.

Athletics
Scarborough High School offers 26 varsity teams in 17 sports, with junior varsity/or and freshman teams in 11 sports.

U.S. News & World Report
As of 2020, Scarborough High School is ranked 12th within Maine. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement course work and exams. The AP participation rate at Scarborough High School is 45%. The graduation rate is 96%. The student body makeup is 53% male and 47% female, and the total minority enrollment is 7%. Scarborough High School is the only high school in the Scarborough School Department.