Excellent
#36 of 542 schools in ME
Top 7% in state
Winthrop High School
High School · Winthrop Public Schools · Winthrop, ME
A high school in Winthrop, ME where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
211 Rambler Road, Winthrop, ME 04364
- Math 95% proficient (2022)
- Reading 95% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Winthrop High School score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 51 points since 2019, reaching 95% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Winthrop 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,173/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winthrop), 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
$82,858
Median home value
$273,100
Median rent
$1,031/mo
College educated
37.3%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04364; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 188 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Winthrop Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,625NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Winthrop High School is listed in Winthrop Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Winthrop High School
Winthrop High School is a public high school in Winthrop, ME, part of Winthrop Public Schools, serving approximately 232 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Winthrop High School
What grades does Winthrop High School serve?
Winthrop High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Winthrop High School?
Winthrop High School has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winthrop High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winthrop High School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Winthrop High School rank in ME?
Winthrop High School ranks #36 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Winthrop High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Winthrop High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Winthrop High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Winthrop High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Winthrop High School a charter school?
No, Winthrop High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Winthrop High School a Title I school?
No, Winthrop High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winthrop High School?
26.7% of students at Winthrop 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
- 232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kennebec County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (207) 377-2228
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 04364)
- 6,153
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 04364; 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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