Sanford High School vs. Wells High School
Should I attend Sanford High School or Wells High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sanford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Wells High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,092 students in grades 9-12, Sanford High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,092 students
422 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#146 out of 508 schools in ME
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#28 out of 508 schools in ME
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
≥95%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
90-94%
Graduation Rate
85%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
271
117
Grade 10 Students
259
94
Grade 11 Students
274
111
Grade 12 Students
288
100
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
90%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.14
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%