- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wells, ME
Wells High School
Federal NCES profile for Wells High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231349000612
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wells High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Maine schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wells · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- large classes for Maine
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wells High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wells High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wells, ME.
School address
District: Wells-Ogunquit Csd · Maine
NCES ID 231349000612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Wells High School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 231349000612 · Wells, ME High · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 12.1:1 · 9.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Wells Elementary School (563 students)
Wells High School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Wells High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wells Elementa
Wells Elementary School
563 students
- Wells Junior H
Wells Junior High School
455 students
- This school
Wells High School
422 students
What this shows Wells High School reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wells High School compares
Wells High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 72% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Maine - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,028
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Wells High School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wells-Ogunquit Csd reports $20,028 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wells High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wells Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wells High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wells High School
How many students attend Wells High School?
Wells High School has 422 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wells, ME. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wells High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wells High School is 12.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wells High School?
9.4% of students at Wells High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wells High School?
The largest demographic group at Wells High School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Wells, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wells High School?
Wells High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wells High School rank among public schools in Wells?
By Resource Investment Index, Wells High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wells, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wells-Ogunquit Csd?
Besides Wells High School, Wells-Ogunquit Csd also operates Wells Elementary School (563 students) and Wells Junior High School (455 students). See the Wells-Ogunquit Csd district page for the complete list.