Winthrop High School

211 Rambler Road
Winthrop, ME 04364
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 221 students in grades 9-12, Winthrop High School ranks in the top 20% 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 ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 221 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in ME)
  • : Top 20%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Winthrop High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Winthrop High School's student population of 221 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
221 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Winthrop High School ranks within the top 20% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winthrop High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#83 out of 512 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Winthrop High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Winthrop High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Winthrop High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
2%
3%
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Black
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Winthrop High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
92%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Winthrop High School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Winthrop High School and public school graduation rate of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Winthrop High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Winthrop High School's ranking?
Winthrop High School is ranked #83 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winthrop High School?
The graduation rate of Winthrop High School is 90%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Winthrop High School?
221 students attend Winthrop High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Winthrop High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winthrop High School?
Winthrop High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Winthrop High School offer ?
Winthrop High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Winthrop High School part of?
Winthrop High School is part of Winthrop School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 221 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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