Winslow High School is a four-year public high school located in Winslow, Maine, United States. Winslow serves the community of Winslow and is open to high school students from the towns of Vassalboro, Maine, and China, Maine at a tuition cost since there is no public high school in either town.
Serving 383 students in grades 9-12, Winslow 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Winslow High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Waterville, ME, encompassing an area of approximately 38.7 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winslow High School's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Winslow High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winslow High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#361 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.3%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Black Raider
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winslow High School's ranking?
Winslow High School is ranked #361 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Winslow High School often compared to?
Winslow High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waterville Senior High School, Messalonskee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winslow High School?
The graduation rate of Winslow High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Winslow High School?
383 students attend Winslow High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Winslow High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winslow High School?
Winslow High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Winslow High School offer ?
Winslow High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Winslow High School part of?
Winslow High School is part of Winslow Schools.
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