Old Orchard Beach High School
| Old Orchard Beach High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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40 E. Emerson Cummings Boulevard Old Orchard Beach, Maine, York 04064 United States | |
| Coordinates | 43°30′48″N 70°23′32″W / 43.5132°N 70.3922°WCoordinates: 43°30′48″N 70°23′32″W / 43.5132°N 70.3922°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, high school |
| School district | Regional School Unit 23 |
| Superintendent | John Suttie |
| Principal | John Suttie |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Co-ed |
| Age range | 14-18 |
| • Grade 9 | 49 |
| Average class size | 102 |
| Hours in school day | 6:15 |
| Campus size | Small |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Blue and White |
| Athletics | Football, Field Hockey, Girls Soccer, Golf, Marching Band, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Indoor Track, Hockey, Baseball, Softball, Track and Field. |
| Athletics conference | Class D |
| Sports | Class A Football State Champions (2015) |
| Mascot | Sandy the Seagull |
| Nickname | Gulls |
| Team name | Seagulls |
| Accreditation | NEASC |
| National ranking | 47 |
| Yearbook | Oceana |
| Feeder schools | Loranger Middle School |
| Website | http://oobschools.wix.com/oobhs |
Old Orchard Beach High School is a public secondary school which serves grades 9–12 in the town of Old Orchard Beach, Maine. It has been at its current location on E. Emerson Cummings Boulevard since its completion in 1980. A very small addition was made in the late 1990s which added a small hallway on the side of the gym that included several offices. It has a small enrollment of about 250 students, making it the smallest high school in southern Maine. Since the school has such a lengthy name, it is commonly abbreviated as OOBHS.
Summary
This is the summary that is provided on the school website:
Old Orchard Beach High School is a four-year public high school that serves approximately 250 students in grades 9–12 with a comprehensive academic curriculum. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. In the mid-1990s, OOB High School was granted the distinction of National School of Excellence for its outstanding commitment to enhancing student learning and performance. The task of education at Old Orchard Beach High School is a responsibility shared by teachers, students, parents/guardians, administrators, staff, and the community. By making students aware of their responsibilities and privileges in society, we seek to prepare them for roles as active citizens.