I am a current student of YHS. To the March 15 poster, the Integrated Math program works. The math teachers do a wonderful job giving a broad view. As for the December 18 poster, I thoroughly disagree. I am an incredibly high-achieving student and once I graduate, I will have completed 9 AP courses;
... Read more one as a sophomore. Yarmouth continues to challenge their students in every way possible. There are different levels of difficulty based on where you are as a learner. As for the tech part, all games and inappropriate uses of the laptops are blocked. All of my friends love it here and don't want to leave. There are extra-curricular activities like you wouldn't believe, and a guidance program that is always approachable. I couldn't be in a more perfect place to finish my secondary school years. It's no wonder Yarmouth is THE best in the state. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/16/09
The principal reason for the success of Yarmouth students, is not the school itself but the parents. Parental involvement is very crucial and its location in an affluent area speaks to that, which explains why Cape, Yarmouth, Falmouth and Cheverus students are the most highly achieving in Maine. The
... Read more December 18th poster pretty much nailed it when they said the school favors flashy technology over above academics, and the Integrated Math program is a major problem for anyone considering sending their children to YHS. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/15/09
I am a past graduate of Yarmouth High School and have to say it was one the best experiences. I had great teachers that foster growth (both personally and academically). It is a very accepting school and that cherishes diversity even if there is not much to be seen. They promote clubs, sports and
... Read more health. In addition they put much of their resources in to helping students succeed. I could recommend this school to any parent. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/04/09
I agree with the december 18 person- YHS is really not as great as other people keep saying. A lot of the students are really not motivated past getting a Bs, which makes school seem like a big waste of time for people who are trying to like school. It's a public school. You get what you pay for.
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Posted by a student on 01/04/09
You'll find a lot of defensive parents/students who disagree, but this school really holds athletics and flashy technology above academics. Nevertheless, this is overall a good program for the average or below average student (special education teachers are definitely not lacking). For the high-achieving
... Read more student, this may work, but many may be discouraged by their classmates' general lack of motivation/contributions to class. More likely than not one will find a good number of 'scholars' searching for games to play online while their less-than-desirable teacher tells mind-numbing anecdotes about their extended family- or joins their students on the world wide web. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/18/08
I have had three children graduate from Yarmouth High School. In 1999 97% of our child's graduating class went on to college, in 2006 94% and in 2007 93%. This speaks well of the parental involvement, teacher involvement and overall community attitude towards education in general. My oldest has graduated
... Read more college and my next two are in college. Both have told me that they are well ahead of their classmates because of the education that they received in the Yarmouth School System. As a parent I cannot speak highly enough of the education that my children have received. Parent involvement in all school functions that I attended over the years was always a full parking lot event. Sports, art and music exposure were another large part of our childrens total educational experience. Plus, they needed sixty hours of community service to graduate. A very well rounded, top notch education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/20/07
Yarmouth High school Is a great school with some of the best teachers around good after school programes and lots of things to do.
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Posted by a former student on 10/16/06
I'm a former student of Yarmouth High School, and the close relationships I fostered with my teachers, the numerous opportunities I had for extracurriculars, and rigorous academic schedule made my high school experience one that not only prepared me well, it also sticks out when in comparison to many
... Read more others. We may have only one music teacher, but he gets it done. I was lucky enough to play three varsity sports and sing in the chamber choir and participate in theater, and thanks to the support from the school, I felt able to do all of this, most importantly, for fun. I don't know what the comment about 'all private schools in Maine place 99% of their students in college' has to do with Yarmouth High School, since it is a public school. It's easy to understand how one could mistake Yarmouth for a private school: it's just that good! Read less
Posted by a former student on 09/20/06
June 2005 review is a perfect example of the athletic parent who gains from this administration's love of sports. We do have a football team now and no improvement to the Math curriculum. This parent is unaware that all string players are excluded from the music program. They have one teacher in the
... Read more high school for band, jazz band, chorus, chamber choir, music theory, guitar, and piano classes. Most teachers teach a much simpler load. Also the #297 ranking was based on the number of students taking AP tests divided by the number of students in the school. All AP students are required to take the test and it is a small school. The ranking means Nothing. All private schools here in Maine get 99% of their students in college. This parent needs to get the facts not just say things are bull. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/06
Yarmouth High School is an amazing school. It has great teachers and it is a very positive working enviroment. The students are kind and eager to learn. It is a safe campus and one that many parents would be proud to send their children to.
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Yarmouth schools — Yarmouth High School is located at 286 W Elm St, Yarmouth ME 04096. 286 W Elm St is in the 04096 ZIP code in Yarmouth, ME The school district for Yarmouth High School is the Yarmouth School District. Yarmouth High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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