Brewer High School is a public high school in Brewer, Maine, United States. The school uses the Penobscot Ice Arena.
Serving 704 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 15:1 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 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- 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%)
- 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 704 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
704 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
30 acres
School Motto
Knowledge Is Power
School Mascot
Eagle
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 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#190 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
88%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 86%.
How many students attend Brewer High School?
704 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 15:1, 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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