South Portland High School vs. Westbrook High School
Should I attend South Portland High School or Westbrook 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
South Portland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Westbrook High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 937 students in grades 9-12, South Portland 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 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 702 students in grades 9-12, Westbrook High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (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 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
937 students
702 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#146 out of 508 schools in ME
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#42 out of 508 schools in ME
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
90-94%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
90-94%
Graduation Rate
86%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
244
179
Grade 10 Students
226
181
Grade 11 Students
228
162
Grade 12 Students
239
180
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
7%
4%
% Black
15%
16%
% White
69%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%