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Robert W Traip Academy vs. Sanford High School

Should you attend Robert W Traip Academy or Sanford High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Robert W Traip Academy
12 Williams Avenue
Kittery, ME 03904
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Sanford High School
100 Alumni Blvd
Sanford, ME 04073
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 296 students in grades 9-12, Robert W Traip Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,099 students in grades 9-12, Sanford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
296 students
1,099 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Robert W Traip Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sanford High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Robert W Traip Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sanford High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
68 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Robert W Traip Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sanford High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Robert W Traip Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kittery Public Schools and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sanford High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sanford Public Schools and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#305 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
#422 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Robert W Traip Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sanford High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
37%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert W Traip Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kittery Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sanford High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sanford Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-89%
(Top 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
77%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert W Traip Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kittery Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sanford High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sanford Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
30%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 50% in ME)
91%
(Top 30% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Robert W Traip Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Kittery Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sanford High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Sanford Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Robert W Traip Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sanford High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
70
280
Grade 10 Students
72
271
Grade 11 Students
89
282
Grade 12 Students
65
266

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Robert W Traip Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kittery Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sanford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sanford Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Robert W Traip Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kittery Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sanford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sanford Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Robert W Traip Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kittery Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sanford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sanford Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Robert W Traip Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kittery Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sanford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sanford Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
80%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Robert W Traip Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kittery Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sanford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sanford Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Robert W Traip Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kittery Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sanford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sanford Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.35
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Robert W Traip Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kittery Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sanford High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sanford Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Robert W Traip Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kittery Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sanford High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sanford Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Robert W Traip Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kittery Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sanford High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sanford Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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