Westbrook High School vs. South Portland High School
Should you attend Westbrook High School or South Portland High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Westbrook High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
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Attribute
Diversity
South Portland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 719 students in grades 9-12, Westbrook High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower 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 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 928 students in grades 9-12, South Portland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
719 students
928 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
81 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#422 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#483 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
160
208
Grade 10 Students
191
229
Grade 11 Students
184
218
Grade 12 Students
184
273
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
23%
19%
% White
61%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%