Serving 229 students in grades 9-12, Winthrop High School ranks in the top 30% 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 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Winthrop High School's student population of 229 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Winthrop High School ranks within the top 30% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winthrop High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#112 out of 508 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
2%
4%
White
95%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winthrop High School's ranking?
Winthrop High School is ranked #112 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% 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 84%.
How many students attend Winthrop High School?
229 students attend Winthrop High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Winthrop High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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
What school district is Winthrop High School part of?
Winthrop High School is part of Winthrop Public Schools School District.
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