Serving 422 students in grades 9-12, Wells High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 1% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wells High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wells High School's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wells High School ranks within the top 10% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wells High School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#28 out of 508 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
2%
4%
White
93%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wells High School's ranking?
Wells High School is ranked #28 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Wells High School often compared to?
Wells High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kennebunk High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wells High School?
The graduation rate of Wells High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wells High School?
422 students attend Wells High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Wells High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wells High School?
Wells High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wells High School offer ?
Wells High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wells High School part of?
Wells High School is part of Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District.
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