- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winthrop, ME
Winthrop High School
Federal NCES profile for Winthrop High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231397000732
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winthrop High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Maine schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Winthrop · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- large classes for Maine
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Winthrop High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winthrop High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Winthrop, ME.
School address
District: Winthrop Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231397000732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Winthrop High School held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 231397000732 · Winthrop, ME High · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 12.7:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Winthrop Grade School (372 students)
Winthrop High School held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Winthrop High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Winthrop Grade
Winthrop Grade School
372 students
- This school
Winthrop High School
241 students
- Winthrop Middl
Winthrop Middle School
193 students
What this shows Winthrop High School reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winthrop High School compares
Winthrop 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 31% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Maine - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$18,625
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
African American 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Winthrop High School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winthrop Public Schools reports $18,625 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winthrop High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winthrop Grade School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winthrop Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winthrop High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~241 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Winthrop High School
How many students attend Winthrop High School?
Winthrop High School has 241 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winthrop, ME. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winthrop High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winthrop High School is 12.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winthrop High School?
23.5% of students at Winthrop High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winthrop High School?
The largest demographic group at Winthrop High School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Winthrop, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winthrop High School?
Winthrop High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Winthrop High School rank among public schools in Winthrop?
By Resource Investment Index, Winthrop High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Winthrop, 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 Winthrop Public Schools?
Besides Winthrop High School, Winthrop Public Schools also operates Winthrop Grade School (372 students) and Winthrop Middle School (193 students). See the Winthrop Public Schools district page for the complete list.