Sanford High School

For the former Sanford High School in Florida, see Seminole High School (Seminole County, Florida).

Sanford High School
Location
100 Alumni Boulevard

Sanford
,
Maine
04073

United States
Coordinates43°25′15″N 70°44′56″W / 43.420972°N 70.748799°W / 43.420972; -70.748799
Information
PrincipalTracy Gibson
Staff67.90 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrolment1,099 (2023–2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio16.19[1]
ScheduleMon-Fri
ColorsRed and White   
SongNotre Dame Victory March
Athletics conferenceSMAA Class A South (AA South for Basketball)
Team nameSpartans
Websitewww.sanford.org/o/sanford-high-school

Sanford High School is a public, co-educational, high school in Sanford, Maine, United States.

History

Sanford High began offering secondary-level classes in 1887. It was the first school in Maine to receive both state and New England accreditation, a status it has maintained since.

Before 1969, the school accepted tuition students from nearby towns, but space limitations ended that practice. A new facility, which included a vocational wing that evolved into the Sanford Regional Technical Center, opened in 1970 behind Cobb Stadium.

The final day of classes in the former facility was on October 2, 2018. The current campus, located at 100 Alumni Boulevard, opened on October 10, 2018. The $103 million complex includes expanded technical programs, modern classrooms, performing arts spaces, and updated athletic facilities, including Alumni Stadium. As of the 2017–18 school year, the school served approximately 1,050 students, with additional enrollment from seven sending schools through the regional technical center.

On November 15, 2022, Sanford High School was among several Maine schools targeted by false active shooter reports, leading to a temporary lockdown until authorities secured the building.[2]

Athletics and activities

Sanford High School competes in the Southwestern Maine Athletics Association (SMAA) within Class A of the Maine Principals' Association. The school mascot was changed from the “Redskins” to the “Spartans” in 2012 following a student vote.[3]

The campus athletic facilities include Alumni Stadium (opened in the fall of 2018), used for football, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, and track and field. Additional facilities include tennis courts, softball fields, and multiple practice areas. Varsity baseball games are held at Goodall Park. Indoor spaces feature two gymnasiums and training areas for wrestling and fitness.

Sanford teams have won multiple state championships, including:

  • Football – Class B titles (1956, 1959); Class A title (1998)[4]
  • Baseball – Class A title (1978)[5]
  • Girls' basketball – Class A title (2006)[6]
  • Boys' soccer – Western Maine Class A title (1999)

The Sanford High School Marching Band has participated in regional and national parades and competitions, including the Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade, the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade, and the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Parade. Students from the Sanford Regional Technical Center have also received recognition in SkillsUSA competitions.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b c "Sanford High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  2. ^ Graham, Gillian; Writer, Matt Byrne Staff (November 15, 2022). "Active shooter hoaxes lock down 10 Maine schools". Press Herald. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  3. ^ McLaughlin, Ryan (June 8, 2012). "Sanford High School replaces Redskins with Spartans". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
  4. ^ Editor, John Cochin Sports. "Unbeaten, untied: A look back 50 years to the 1959 Sanford High School football team". Foster's Daily Democrat. Retrieved October 8, 2025. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ Editor, John Cochin Sports. "1978 Sanford High baseball team honored by Mainers". Foster's Daily Democrat. Retrieved October 8, 2025. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ "New England Roundup: Maine". ESPN.com. June 25, 2012. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
  7. ^ Graham, Gillian (May 28, 2014). "Veteran Democrats compete in District 33 Senate primary". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  8. ^ Quimby, Beth (May 11, 2013). "'It's time to live,' speaker advises fellow USM grads in Gorham". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  9. ^ Kemp, Larry (October 16, 2018). Early Jazz Trumpet Legends. Dorrance Publishing. p. 199. ISBN 978-1-4809-7637-5.
  10. ^ Goldberg, Lee (April 10, 2023). "Former Maine teacher 'Ms Rachel' posts educational videos for the masses". News Center Maine. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  11. ^ "Aug 09, 1988, page 17 - The Lewiston Daily Sun at Newspapers.com™". Newspapers.com. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
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