Windham High School

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Windham High School ranks 40 th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Windham High School is a public high school located in Windham, Maine, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 978. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 14 district, which is ranked 67 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Windham High School is a relatively strong-performing school within the state, with a high four-year graduation rate ranging from 88.2% to 91.0% over the past three years, which is above the state average. The school's performance on the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) tests has been mixed, with the school outperforming the state average in English Language Arts (68.94% proficient or better) but underperforming in Mathematics (33.95% proficient or better) and Science (47.71% proficient or better) in the most recent year. Compared to nearby schools, Windham High School's performance is generally stronger than Bonny Eagle High School, but lags behind higher-performing schools like Yarmouth High School, Greely High School, and Falmouth High School in terms of statewide ranking, test scores, and other key metrics.

One interesting finding is that Windham High School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (21.68% in 2022-2023), suggesting a relatively higher socioeconomic status compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Deering High School (54.13% free or reduced-price lunch) and Casco Bay High School (34.03% free or reduced-price lunch). Additionally, Windham High School has experienced a gradual decrease in the percentage of white students, from 93.03% in 2020-2021 to 89.88% in 2022-2023, indicating a slight increase in racial diversity over time.

Detail:

Public 9-12

406 Gray Road
Windham, ME 04062

(207) 892-1810

District: Regional School Unit 14

SchoolDigger Rank:
40^th of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,008

Feeder schools for Windham High School:

Elementary:	Manchester School
	Raymond Elementary School
	Windham Primary School
Middle:	Jordan-Small Middle School
	Windham Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 978

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.9%

Two or more races:

3.2%

African American:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Windham High School ranks better than 67.5% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.78. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Windham High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.9%), two or more races (3.2%), African American (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Windham High School is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Windham High School employs 79 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Windham High School is $17,008.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Windham High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Windham High School 40^th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Windham High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 14:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 14 67^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Windham High School

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Rank History for all students at Windham High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2010	56.61	32^nd	103	68.9%
2011	74.58	20^th	105	81.0%
2012	55.21	39^th	107	63.6%
2013	39.22	68^th	106	35.8%
2015	10.00	78^th	98	20.4%
2016	55.84	39^th	111	64.9%
2017	66.33	27^th	111	75.7%
2018	44.74	58^th	114	49.1%
2019	32.72	77^th	114	32.5%
2022	82.47	10^th	98	89.8%
2023	50.78	40^th	123	67.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Windham High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	21.14	64^th	76	15.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Windham High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	27.78	64^th	92	30.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Windham High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	30.15	62^nd	92	32.6%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, May 2, 2013

I love this school it is wonderful for my daughter it provides her with so many opportunities. With the pep. grant, and their music department, this school even got her intrested in sports. They have the most brilliant programs, and I am very happy that my daughter goes here. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Windham High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	1016	18	7	7	2	n/a	n/a	1050
2011	1003	22	6	5	6	1	0	1043
2012	993	19	12	18	3	0	8	1053
2013	1058	17	14	15	4	1	9	1118
2014	979	21	11	16	3	2	14	1046
2015	955	18	17	12	5	3	13	1023
2016	917	16	14	12	7	1	12	979
2017	875	18	11	15	5	1	12	937
2018	891	18	12	15	6	0	11	953
2019	856	16	14	21	5	0	16	928
2020	861	14	12	26	4	0	16	933
2021	868	12	13	17	3	0	20	933
2022	871	14	22	20	2	0	26	955
2023	879	24	18	24	2	0	31	978

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Windham High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	1050	79.3	13.2	17.4
2011	1043	76.8	13.5	21
2012	1053	76.2	13.8	3.1
2013	1118	83.3	13.4	26.7
2014	1046	83.5	12.5	30.5
2015	1023	82.0	12.4	32.4
2016	979	80.0	12.2	27.8
2017	937	76.1	12.3	31.1
2018	953	73.7	12.9	29.3
2019	928	79.0	11.7	27.9
2020	933	78.2	11.9	26.5
2021	933	77.1	12.1	25.4
2022	955	75.8	12.5	24.8
2023	978	79.0	12.3	21.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Windham High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	1050	79.3	13.2	17.4
2011	1043	76.8	13.5	21
2012	1053	76.2	13.8	3.1
2013	1118	83.3	13.4	26.7
2014	1046	83.5	12.5	30.5
2015	1023	82.0	12.4	32.4
2016	979	80.0	12.2	27.8
2017	937	76.1	12.3	31.1
2018	953	73.7	12.9	29.3
2019	928	79.0	11.7	27.9
2020	933	78.2	11.9	26.5
2021	933	77.1	12.1	25.4
2022	955	75.8	12.5	24.8
2023	978	79.0	12.3	21.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Windham High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,523
2019	$15,276
2020	$15,913
2021	$17,820
2022	$17,398
2023	$17,008

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Windham High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 77^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 40^th of 123 High schools	35%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	928	978	5.4%
African American	16	24	50%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	14	18	28.6%
Hispanic	21	24	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	856	879	2.7%
Two or More Races	16	31	93.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.9%	21.7%	6.2%

Schools Near Windham High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Windham High School	Public	9-12	406 Gray Road	Windham	04062	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 14	No	No	No	No	(207) 892-1810	978	79	12.3	21.7%	879 (89.9%)	24 (2.5%)	24 (2.5%)	18 (1.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.2%)	50.8	40^th of 123 public high schools	67.5%		82.5	10^th of 98 public high schools	89.8%	30	68.9	34.0	47.7	$17,008
Falmouth High School	Public	9-12	74 Woodville Road	Falmouth	04105	Cumberland County	Falmouth Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 781-7429	706	65	10.8	3.4%	621 (88.0%)	16 (2.3%)	15 (2.1%)	50 (7.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	89.4	6^th of 123 public high schools	95.1%		72.3	22^nd of 98 public high schools	77.6%	16	72.8	69.2	73.3	$22,141
Gorham High School	Public	9-12	41 Morrill Avenue	Gorham	04038	Cumberland County	Gorham Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 222-1100	810	62	13.1	14.4%	730 (90.1%)	20 (2.5%)	21 (2.6%)	20 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.2%)	70.4	15^th of 123 public high schools	87.8%		66.2	32^nd of 98 public high schools	67.3%	17	74.8	44.1	59.4	$19,426
Greely High School	Public	9-12	303 Main Street	Cumberland	04021	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 51/Maine School Admin District 51	No	No	No	No	(207) 828-4805	599	64	9.3	2.7%	551 (92.0%)	10 (1.7%)	13 (2.2%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.7%)	96.1	2^nd of 123 public high schools	98.4%		88.9	4^th of 98 public high schools	95.9%	2	86.6	72.9	61.2	$25,123
Westbrook High School	Public	9-12	125 Stroudwater Street	Westbrook	04092	Cumberland County	Westbrook Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 854-0810	711	55	12.9	59.2%	468 (65.8%)	133 (18.7%)	35 (4.9%)	42 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (4.5%)	21.3	101^st of 123 public high schools	17.9%		25.4	86^th of 98 public high schools	12.2%	15	55.0	38.9	23.6	$16,063
Casco Bay High School	Public	9-12	196 Allen Avenue	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 874-8160	382	30	12.8	34.0%	204 (53.4%)	105 (27.5%)	30 (7.9%)	24 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.0%)	48.7	43^rd of 123 public high schools	65.0%		63.8	35^th of 98 public high schools	64.3%	8	69.2	46.3	31.1	$16,387
Gray-New Gloucester High School	Public	9-12	10 Libby Hill Road	Gray	04039	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Admin District 15	No	No	No	No	(207) 657-3323	601	46	13.1	22.1%	544 (90.5%)	10 (1.7%)	12 (2.0%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.5%)	69.6	17^th of 123 public high schools	86.2%		56.2	51^st of 98 public high schools	48.0%	34	72.4	48.9	50.0	$17,775
Deering High School	Public	9-12	370 Stevens Avenue	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 874-8260	750	61	12.3	54.1%	318 (42.4%)	260 (34.7%)	80 (10.7%)	46 (6.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.6%)	9.5	118^th of 123 public high schools	4.1%		0	98^th of 98 public high schools	0.0%	20	48.4	31.6	17.1	$21,088
Yarmouth High School	Public	9-12	286 West Elm Street	Yarmouth	04096	Cumberland County	Yarmouth Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 846-5535	546	52	10.5	8.2%	462 (84.6%)	19 (3.5%)	12 (2.2%)	11 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.7%)	77.7	11^th of 123 public high schools	91.1%		44	71^st of 98 public high schools	27.6%	60	70.2	61.7	49.6	$22,199
Bonny Eagle High School	Public	9-12	700 Saco Road	Standish	04084	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 06/Maine School Admin District 06	No	No	No	No	(207) 929-3840	1,021	88	11.6	25.6%	930 (91.1%)	9 (0.9%)	23 (2.3%)	12 (1.2%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	41 (4.0%)	20.4	105^th of 123 public high schools	14.6%		25	88^th of 98 public high schools	10.2%	17	48.3	33.2	32.4	$17,152

Frequently Asked Questions about Windham High School

What schools feed into Windham High School?

Windham High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Manchester School
Elementary : Raymond Elementary School
Elementary : Windham Primary School
Middle : Jordan-Small Middle School
Middle : Windham Middle School

What district is Windham High School in?

Regional School Unit 14

How many students attend Windham High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 978 students attended Windham High School.

Is Windham High School a good school?

Windham High School ranks 40^th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Windham High School?

Students at Windham High School are 90% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

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