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Sanford High School

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–12Town: Distant

Reported Enrollment

1,065

students

District

Sanford Public Schools

County Context Score

65/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

100 Alumni Blvd, Sanford, ME, 04073

School District

Sanford Public Schools

NCES Identifiers

School ID
231050000316
District ID
2310500

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

9–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

1,065 students

School Setting

Town: Distant

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Sanford High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

York County has 61 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 6 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What Sanford High School tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Sanford Public Schools, York County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • Town: Distant matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Sanford High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Sanford Public Schools.

School scale

1,065 students

Sanford High School reports 1,065 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 9 other high schools in York County with enrollment data, 8 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 682 students.

County peer set

10 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 697 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

6 district schools

Sanford Public Schools lists 3 primary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

3

Middle

1

High

1

Other

1

Nearby context inside Sanford Public Schools

Carl J Lamb SchoolPK–4 · Primary · 425 studentsListed
Margaret Chase SmithPK–4 · Primary · 425 studentsListed
Sanford Pride Elementary SchoolPK–4 · Primary · 360 studentsListed
Sanford Middle School5–8 · Middle · 939 studentsProfile
Sanford Regional Technical CenterGrades unavailable · Other · not reportedListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
Noble High School8–121,201 students
Massabesic High School9–12910 students
Kennebunk High School9–12756 students
Biddeford High School9–12712 students

School Profile FAQ

Is Sanford High School a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Sanford Public Schools.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Sanford High School?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Sanford High School data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Sanford High School with nearby schools?

Sanford High School should be compared with 10 high schools in York County, plus other schools in Sanford Public Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Sanford High School?

Before using Sanford High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Sanford Public Schools.

Part of Sanford Public Schools

Sanford High School is one of 6 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 3,214 students across 5 schools.

Schools in District

6

Reported Enrollment

3,214

5 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Sanford Regional Technical CenterGrades not available · OtherListed only
  • Carl J Lamb SchoolPK–4 · PrimaryListed only
  • Sanford Pride Elementary SchoolPK–4 · PrimaryListed only
  • Sanford Middle School5–8 · MiddleProfile
  • Margaret Chase SmithPK–4 · PrimaryListed only

Similar Schools

Noble High School

Grades 8–12
1,201 students
RegularProfile

Massabesic High School

Grades 9–12
910 students
RegularListed only

Kennebunk High School

Grades 9–12
756 students
RegularListed only

Biddeford High School

Grades 9–12
712 students
RegularListed only

Marshwood High School

Grades 9–12
682 students
RegularListed only

York County Schools

County Context Score

65/100

County-level composite across 61 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor