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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winthrop High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Winthrop High School's student population of 232 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Winthrop High School ranks within the top 20% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winthrop High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#83 out of 512 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
6%
5%
White
89%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winthrop High School's ranking?
Winthrop High School is ranked #83 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Winthrop High School often compared to?
Winthrop High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washburn District High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winthrop High School?
The graduation rate of Winthrop High School is 90%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Winthrop High School?
232 students attend Winthrop High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Winthrop High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winthrop High School?
Winthrop High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Winthrop High School offer ?
Winthrop High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Winthrop High School part of?
Winthrop High School is part of Winthrop School District.
School Reviews
Review Winthrop High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles

Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.

Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.

Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.