Summary:
The Brewer Public Schools district in Maine has only one high school, Brewer High School, which serves 720 students in grades 9-12. While the school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 16th out of 82 high schools in 2020-2021 to 77th out of 123 high schools in 2022-2023, it faces some notable challenges.
Academically, Brewer High School's proficiency rates on the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) tests are mixed, with scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science all falling below the Brewer Public Schools district averages. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.5%, significantly higher than the state average. These factors may be contributing to the school's inconsistent statewide ranking and academic performance.
Socioeconomic factors may also play a role, as Brewer High School serves a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with a free and reduced-price lunch rate of 30.42%. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, such as high absenteeism and academic performance gaps, while considering the needs of its diverse student population, will be crucial for Brewer Public Schools to help Brewer High School improve and better serve its community.
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