Scarborough High School is a high school (grades 9âÂÂ12) located in Scarborough, Maine, United States. The student population was approximately 903 students and around 180 staff and faculty members during the 2024-2025 school year.
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.
Scarborough High School offers 26 varsity teams in 17 sports, with junior varsity/or and freshman teams in 11 sports.
As of 2025, Scarborough High School is ranked 7th within Maine. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement course work and exams. The AP participation rate at Scarborough High School is 60%. The graduation rate is 93%. The student body makeup is 53% male and 47% female, and the total minority enrollment is 16%. Scarborough High School is the only high school in the Scarborough School Department.