Westbrook Public Schools

The Westbrook Public Schools district in Maine consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 158 out of 177 districts in the state and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below average compared to other districts.

Among the standout schools, Oxford-Cumberland Canal School has the lowest student-teacher ratio of 6.9 and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 16.4%. In contrast, Congin School has the highest student-teacher ratio of 9.8 and the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 51.56%. While Westbrook High School is ranked lower than the middle school, it had a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 81.5% for the 2022-2023 school year.

Across the district, the schools face significant challenges, with high rates of chronic absenteeism ranging from 16.4% to 34.8%, and high free/reduced lunch rates from 51.56% to 69.54%. The variation in student-teacher ratios suggests opportunities to better distribute resources and staffing to provide more equitable learning environments. Addressing these issues will likely require a multi-faceted approach focused on improving student engagement, supporting families, and ensuring equitable distribution of educational resources.