Greely High School is a public high school for grades 9 to 12 located in Cumberland, Maine, United States. The enrollment is approximately 715 students with a professional teaching staff of 64, 50% of whom have advanced degrees.
Serving 609 students in grades 9-12, Greely High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 1% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greely High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Greely High School's student population of 609 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1868
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
Greely High School ranks within the top 20% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greely High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#67 out of 500 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
92%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greely High School's ranking?
Greely High School is ranked #67 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Greely High School often compared to?
Greely High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Falmouth High School, Yarmouth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greely High School?
The graduation rate of Greely High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Greely High School?
609 students attend Greely High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Greely High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greely High School?
Greely High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Greely High School offer ?
Greely High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greely High School part of?
Greely High School is part of RSU 51/MSAD 51 School District.
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