Brewer High School

www.brewerhs.org/

720 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Brewer High School, located at 79 Parkway South in Brewer, Maine, serves as a central educational institution for the local community. As a public secondary school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering an environment that encourages student growth, responsibility, and civic engagement. The school is known for its dedication to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or enlisting in the military.

Beyond its academic offerings, Brewer High School places a strong emphasis on a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student-led clubs. These programs are designed to promote leadership, teamwork, and school spirit, helping students build connections within the Brewer community. With a focus on both scholastic achievement and personal development, the school strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are empowered to meet the challenges of an evolving global landscape.

720

Total Students

47.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brewer High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	649
Hispanic	21
Black	12
Asian	7
Two or More	21
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
649 (90.1 %)
Hispanic
21 (2.9 %)
Two or More
21 (2.9 %)
Black
12 (1.7 %)
American Indian
9 (1.3 %)
Asian
7 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Brewer Public Schools
Phone:	(207)989-4140
Website:	http://www.brewerhs.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 184

Grade 10 165

Grade 11 165

Grade 12 206