麻豆果冻传媒

Wells High School

200 Sanford Rd
Wells, ME 04090
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 415 students in grades 9-12, Wells High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 415 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 1% in ME)
  • : Top 30%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Wells High School's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
415 students
This chart displays total students of Wells High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Wells High School
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Wells High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wells High School by grade.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Wells High School ranks within the top 30% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wells High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#151 out of 512 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wells High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wells High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wells High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wells High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wells High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wells High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wells High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
87%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wells High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wells High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wells High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Wells High School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Wells High School and public school graduation rate of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wells High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wells High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wells High School's ranking?
Wells High School is ranked #151 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Wells High School often compared to?
Wells High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kennebunk High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% 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 Wells High School?
The graduation rate of Wells High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wells High School?
415 students attend Wells High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Wells High School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wells High School?
Wells High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wells High School offer ?
Wells High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wells High School part of?
Wells High School is part of Wells-Ogunquit Csd School District.

School Reviews

Review Wells 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
Rate this school:

麻豆果冻传媒 Articles

Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 415 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

38:49

6:22

1:23

1:18

Quick Links