Serving 723 students in grades 9-12, Brunswick High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 723 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brunswick High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Brunswick High School's student population of 723 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
723 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brunswick High School ranks within the top 30% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brunswick High School is 0.31, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#114 out of 512 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
3%
5%
White
83%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brunswick High School's ranking?
Brunswick High School is ranked #114 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Brunswick High School often compared to?
Brunswick High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freeport High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brunswick High School?
The graduation rate of Brunswick High School is 92%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Brunswick High School?
723 students attend Brunswick High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Brunswick High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brunswick High School?
Brunswick High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brunswick High School offer ?
Brunswick High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Brunswick High School part of?
Brunswick High School is part of Brunswick School District.
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