Enrollment
383
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Winslow, ME
Winslow High School
Federal NCES profile for Winslow High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231386000638
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winslow High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Maine schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Winslow · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- large classes for Maine
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Winslow High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winslow High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Winslow, ME.
School address
District: Winslow Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231386000638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winslow High School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winslow High School
Winslow High School is a mid-sized high school in Winslow, Maine, enrolling 383 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 383 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 143 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 192 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Winslow Schools also operates Winslow Elementary School (581 students) and Winslow Junior High School (178 students) alongside Winslow 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 Winslow High School compares
Winslow 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 18% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Maine - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$17,099
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 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 92.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Winslow High School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winslow Schools, which includes Winslow High School.
$17,099
Per student
-15%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.3%
State 45.9%
Federal 10.7%
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 Winslow High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winslow Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winslow High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Winslow High School
How many students attend Winslow High School?
Winslow High School has 383 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winslow, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winslow High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winslow High School is 12:1, which is 8% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winslow High School?
27.9% of students at Winslow High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winslow High School?
The largest demographic group at Winslow High School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Winslow, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winslow High School?
Winslow High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Winslow High School rank among public schools in Winslow?
By Resource Investment Index, Winslow High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Winslow, 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 Winslow on the city page.
Is Winslow High School a good school?
Winslow High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Maine schools. 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 Winslow Schools?
Besides Winslow High School, Winslow Schools also operates Winslow Elementary School (581 students) and Winslow Junior High School (178 students). See the Winslow Schools district page for the complete list.
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