Westbrook High School vs. Deering High School
Should I attend Westbrook High School or Deering 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
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
Deering High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
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).
Serving 711 students in grades 9-12, Deering High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower 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 56% 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
702 students
711 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 508 schools in ME
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#333 out of 508 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
179
154
Grade 10 Students
181
189
Grade 11 Students
162
148
Grade 12 Students
180
220
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
16%
34%
% White
69%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%