Gorham, Maine is a university town with a population of approximately 17,600 year-round residents, ten miles west of Portland, Maine's largest city. The community values education and has a strong tradition of supporting the public schools. An elected Town Council of seven members governs the Town and a Town Manager serves as the chief operating officer. An elected School Committee of seven members governs the Schools and the Superintendent serves as the chief operating officer.

The School system has long enjoyed a cooperative relationship to advance teaching & learning with the University of Southern Maine, St. Joseph's College and University of New England.

An Educational Program Defined by & Dedicated to..

Citizenship & Character

Advocacy for Each Student

Comprehensive & Challenging Curriculum & Instruction

Comprehensive Athletics & Activities Programs

Vibrant Visual & Performing Arts

Highly Qualified & Dedicated Teachers

High Achieving & Caring Students

Enlightened & Experienced Administrators

Supportive & Dedicated School Committee

Integration of technology to advance & enrich teaching & learning

Note: All information below is updated at the beginning of each school year.

Students 2023-2024

Total Enrollment - 2,751 (as of 10/1/23)

High School - 810

Middle School - 668

Elementary Schools - 1,273

Village School (K-5) - 428

Narragansett School (K-5) - 352

Great Falls School (K-5) - 496

 Attending Regional Vocational Schools  

PATHS - 16

 WRVC - 65

 Adult Education Diploma/HiSet Programs  

Average Academic Enrollment - 45

Faculty 2023-2024

Total Faculty - 255.5

Student/Teacher Ratio Targets

Elementary School(s) - 17:1

Middle School - 22:1

High School - 20:1

Teachers with Advanced Degrees - 82%

Academic Program

Focus on Literacy, Numeracy & Citizenship

Advanced Placement Courses

Enrichment Courses

Alternative Programs

Interdisciplinary Programs

Community Service

Advisory Program

Staff Summer Instructional Workshops

Extensive & Intensive Student Support Programs

Engaged Student Government Opportunities

Extensive Professional Staff Development Programs & Opportunities

National Merit Commended Scholars

84% of Graduates intend to enroll in Post Secondary Education Programs

Four year post secondary plan: 67%

Two-year post secondary plan: 14%

Technical Institute/Work Force: 10%

Military: 1%

Employment: 8%

Arts

Drama & Theatre Productions

Choral, Concert, Band & Ensemble Groups

Visual Arts Programs

Athletics/Activities 2023-2024

Middle School Teams - 26

High School Teams - 44

Middle School Activity Programs - 15

High School Activity Programs - 35

Elementary School Activity Programs - 8

Would you like to know more about the Gorham, Maine Public Schools? We invite you to visit our web pages or contact us at (207)222-1000 and we will direct you to the appropriate source to provide you with the information you need. Thanks from our staff, students, administration and school committee for your interest and inquiry about our schools

Office of the Superintendent of Schools

75 South Street, Suite #2 ~ Gorham, Maine 04038