Winthrop High School

whs.winthropschools.org/

221 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Winthrop High School, located on Rambler Road in Winthrop, Maine, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Winthrop Public Schools district, the high school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a commitment to personal growth. The school typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Winthrop High School is known for its strong emphasis on community engagement and student development through extracurricular involvement. The school maintains a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that encourage students to develop leadership skills and a sense of school pride. By focusing on both the intellectual and social-emotional needs of its student body, the school strives to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to their community and the broader world.

221

Total Students

19.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Winthrop High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	5
Black	7
Asian	2
Two or More	3

White
204 (92.3 %)
Black
7 (3.2 %)
Hispanic
5 (2.3 %)
Two or More
3 (1.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.9 %)

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:	Winthrop Public Schools
Phone:	(207)377-2228
Website:	http://whs.winthropschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 54

Grade 10 67

Grade 11 42

Grade 12 58