Old Orchard Beach High School
OOB's grades 9-12 high school. About 199-250 students. Mascot the Seagulls. Western Maine Conference athletics.
Updated May 2026
Address and contact
Old Orchard Beach High School. 40 East Emerson Cummings Boulevard, Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064. Phone (207) 934-4461. Website oobhs.rsu23.org.
Test data
Recent state testing shows math proficiency in the 80-89% range and reading proficiency in the 80-89% range. Those are strong numbers for a school of this size and reflect a stable, focused academic program.
Academics
The Program of Studies, current Graduation Requirements, and dual enrollment options for college credit are posted on the OOBHS site. Dual enrollment partnerships with regional Maine colleges let qualifying students earn college credit before graduation.
Pathways Alternative Education
The Pathways program serves students who do better outside the standard schedule, with smaller groups, individualized pacing, and direct credit recovery. Referrals are made through the school counseling office.
Athletics
OOBHS competes in the Western Maine Conference. The Seagulls field multi-season programs in soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, golf, track, and others depending on year. Unified Athletics is active and integrated with the school day. The athletic department supports NCAA prep for student-athletes pursuing college recruitment.
Clubs and organizations
Active clubs include student council, National Honor Society, drama, music ensembles, environmental club, and an annual yearbook program. The full club list is posted on the OOBHS site at the start of each year.
Ola B Brownrigg Library
The Ola B Brownrigg Library is the school's research and study center, supporting both standard coursework and the dual enrollment programs. Resources include the Maine InfoNet network and online research databases.
School counseling
School counseling supports academic planning, college and career readiness, mental health referrals, and the Pathways alternative track. Counselors run grade-level meetings each year and are reachable through the main office.
Bell schedule
The current bell schedule, including any rotating block days and early-release days, is posted on oobhs.rsu23.org and confirmed in the annual student handbook.
Compiled from Town of Old Orchard Beach, RSU 23, FEMA, Maine Revenue Service, US Census, MLS, and field interviews. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify before any transaction.