Top Rankings
Brewer School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 690 students in Brewer School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Maine.
Public High School in Brewer School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 83% statewide average).
Public High School in Brewer School District have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brewer High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public high school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
2 Schools
124 Schools
# Students
1,490 Students
53,278 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
4,381 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brewer School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 182 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 189 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.5%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.27
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
85%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,573 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,809 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,573
$21,739
Spending / Student
$17,809
$21,327
Best Brewer School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brewer High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
261 Center St
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-4140
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-4140
Gr: 9-12 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Recent Articles
What Rising E-Bike and Traffic Concerns Mean for School Commutes
Discover how rising e-bike use and increasing traffic are changing school commutes, and what parents should evaluate before choosing a public school.
School Safety Beyond Lockdowns: What Parents Should Review
Learn how to evaluate a public school's safety beyond lockdown drills, including school climate, emergency planning, mental health support, and communication.
How to Judge Special Education Capacity Before You Enroll
Learn how to evaluate a public school's special education capacity before enrolling your child, from staffing and IEP implementation to inclusion and support services.
