Brewer High School is a public high school in Brewer, Maine, United States. The school uses the Penobscot Ice Arena.
Serving 690 students in grades 9-12, Brewer High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brewer High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Brewer, ME, encompassing approximately 15.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brewer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Brewer High School's student population of 690 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
690 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Campus Size
30 acres
School Motto
Knowledge Is Power
School Rankings
Brewer High School ranks within the top 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brewer High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#190 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.8%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brewer High School's ranking?
Brewer High School is ranked #190 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Brewer High School often compared to?
Brewer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bangor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brewer High School?
The graduation rate of Brewer High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Brewer High School?
690 students attend Brewer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Brewer High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brewer High School?
Brewer High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brewer High School offer ?
Brewer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brewer High School part of?
Brewer High School is part of Brewer School District.
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