Serving 704 students in grades 9-12, Westbrook High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than 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 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 704 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in ME)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Westbrook High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westbrook High School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westbrook High School?
The graduation rate of Westbrook High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Westbrook High School?
704 students attend Westbrook High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Westbrook High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westbrook High School?
Westbrook High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Westbrook High School offer ?
Westbrook High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westbrook High School part of?
The child who wants to succeed has every opportunity to receive a top-quality education at Westbrook High School in a well-supported community with caring teachers. Graduates pull thousands in scholarships every year and go on to whatever field they choose has been well-prepared.In addition, WHS offers an excellent music program with one of the state's largest marching bands and highly-acclaimed Jazz Ensemble, an award-winning drama department and a full slate of athletic programs. But, like every school system, the administrative support staff continues to grow at the expense of the educational arm but that will remain unchanged until there is a systemic overhaul in America freeing teachers to teach.
- Posted by Parent - DL
12/26/2018
I am a current Student at Westbrook High School and an okay school. If you have the opportunity to send your kids somewhere PLEASE DO!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - anonymous
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 704 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
