- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Westbrook, ME
Westbrook High School
Federal NCES profile for Westbrook High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231356000623
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westbrook High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Maine schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Westbrook · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Maine
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Westbrook High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westbrook High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Westbrook, ME.
School address
District: Westbrook Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231356000623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Westbrook High School held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 59.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 231356000623 · Westbrook, ME High · MID · TRAD
719 enr · 13.3:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Westbrook Middle School (710 students)
Westbrook High School held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 59.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Westbrook High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Westbrook High School
719 students
- Westbrook Midd
Westbrook Middle School
710 students
- Saccarappa Sch
Saccarappa School
396 students
- Congin School
Congin School
335 students
- Oxford-Cumberl 188
Oxford-Cumberland Canal School
188 students
What this shows Westbrook High School reports 719 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westbrook High School compares
Westbrook 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▲ 44% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 719 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
719
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Maine - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.6%
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
$21,627
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
African American 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Westbrook High School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westbrook Public Schools reports $21,627 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westbrook High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saccarappa School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Congin School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oxford-Cumberland Canal School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westbrook High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~719 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westbrook High School
How many students attend Westbrook High School?
Westbrook High School has 719 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westbrook, ME. CCD year-over-year: 711 (2022-23) → 704 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westbrook High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westbrook High School is 13.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westbrook High School?
48.9% of students at Westbrook High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westbrook High School?
The largest demographic group at Westbrook High School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Westbrook, ME. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westbrook High School?
Westbrook High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Westbrook High School rank among public schools in Westbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Westbrook High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Westbrook, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Westbrook on the city page.
What other schools are in Westbrook Public Schools?
Besides Westbrook High School, Westbrook Public Schools also operates Westbrook Middle School (710 students), Saccarappa School (396 students), and Congin School (335 students). See the Westbrook Public Schools district page for the complete list.