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#145 of 542 schools in ME

Top 27% in state

Winslow High School

High School · Winslow Schools · Winslow, ME

A high school in Winslow, ME serving grades 9th – 12th.

20 Danielson Street, Winslow, ME 04901

  • Math 87% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 82% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+2.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency85% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)82% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation18.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$20,418
Chronic Absenteeism36.3%

Students at Winslow High School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency82%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 48 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2022
Math
87%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Winslow High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,230/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winslow), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,122

Median home value

$188,800

Median rent

$957/mo

College educated

30.2%

Homeownership

58%

Poverty rate

18%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
18.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
6 boys'·8 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Waterville Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.99–121.2 mi502Compare →
Temple AcademyPrivate · tuition4.9privatePK–122.1 mi190Compare →
Lawrence High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–122.7 mi553Compare →
Messalonskee High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.39–124.9 mi716Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Winslow Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$20,418NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Winslow High School is listed in Winslow Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Winslow High School

Winslow High School is a public high school in Winslow, ME, part of Winslow Schools, serving approximately 372 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #145 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Winslow High School

What grades does Winslow High School serve?

Winslow High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Winslow High School?

Winslow High School has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Winslow High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Winslow High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Winslow High School rank in ME?

Winslow High School ranks #145 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Winslow High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Winslow High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Winslow High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Winslow High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Winslow High School a charter school?

No, Winslow High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Winslow High School a Title I school?

No, Winslow High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winslow High School?

38.4% of students at Winslow High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
372
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Kennebec County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 04901)
27,431
Area average commute
18.6 min
Area median age
38
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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