South Portland High School vs. Westbrook High School
Should you attend South Portland High School or Westbrook 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
South Portland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Westbrook High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
928 students
719 students
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
60 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#483 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#422 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
89%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
208
160
Grade 10 Students
229
191
Grade 11 Students
218
184
Grade 12 Students
273
184
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
6%
% Black
19%
23%
% White
64%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%