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Winthrop High School vs. Washburn District High School

Should you attend Winthrop High School or Washburn District High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Winthrop High School
211 Rambler Road
Winthrop, ME 04364
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Washburn District High School
33 School Street
Washburn, ME 04786
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Winthrop High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Washburn District High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 232 students in grades 9-12, Winthrop High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Serving 83 students in grades 9-12, Washburn District High School ranks in the bottom 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 60-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
232 students
83 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Winthrop High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washburn District High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Winthrop High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washburn District High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
9 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Winthrop High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washburn District High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Winthrop High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Winthrop School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washburn District High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the RSU 45/MSAD 45 School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#83 out of 512 schools in ME
(Top 20%)
#474 out of 512 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Winthrop High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washburn District High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 20% in ME)
60-79%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winthrop High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Winthrop School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washburn District High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the RSU 45/MSAD 45 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 20% in ME)
60-79%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winthrop High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Winthrop School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washburn District High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the RSU 45/MSAD 45 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in ME)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
≥90%
(Top 30% in ME)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Winthrop High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Winthrop School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Washburn District High School with the average graduation rate observed in the RSU 45/MSAD 45 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Winthrop High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Washburn District High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
78
27
Grade 10 Students
54
27
Grade 11 Students
63
19
Grade 12 Students
37
10

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Washburn District High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the RSU 45/MSAD 45 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Winthrop High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Winthrop School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washburn District High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the RSU 45/MSAD 45 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Winthrop High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Winthrop School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washburn District High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the RSU 45/MSAD 45 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Winthrop High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Winthrop School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washburn District High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the RSU 45/MSAD 45 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
89%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Winthrop High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Winthrop School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washburn District High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the RSU 45/MSAD 45 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Winthrop High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Winthrop School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washburn District High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the RSU 45/MSAD 45 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
0.21
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Winthrop High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Winthrop School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washburn District High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the RSU 45/MSAD 45 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Winthrop High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Winthrop School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washburn District High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the RSU 45/MSAD 45 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Winthrop High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Winthrop School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washburn District High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the RSU 45/MSAD 45 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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