Enrollment
719
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231356000623
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 49/100 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
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westbrook High School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westbrook High School
Westbrook High School is a large high school in Westbrook, Maine, enrolling 719 students.
Class loads run heavy: 13.3:1 is larger than about 87% of Maine schools and 20% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maine, bigger than 95% of state schools at 719 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 36 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #18.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Westbrook Public Schools also operates Westbrook Middle School (710 students) and Saccarappa School (396 students) alongside Westbrook High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Westbrook High School compares
Westbrook High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,236
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westbrook Public Schools, which includes Westbrook High School.
$19,236
Per student
-4%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 42.4%
Federal 14.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~719 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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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.
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Westbrook High School a good school?
Westbrook High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Maine schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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