Brewer High School

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Brewer High School ranks 77 th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Brewer High School is a public high school serving 720 students in grades 9-12 in Brewer, Maine, which is part of the Regional School Unit 64/Maine School Admin District 64. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 90.14% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the state average and most nearby schools.

Brewer High School's academic performance has been mixed compared to the state and district averages. While the school performed well in 2020-2021, its proficiency rates have declined in recent years, particularly in Science and Mathematics. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 16th out of 82 high schools in 2020-2021 to 77th out of 123 high schools in 2022-2023, suggesting inconsistent performance. Brewer High School's graduation rate has been relatively high, ranging from 83.8% in 2021-2022 to 88.3% in 2022-2023, generally higher than nearby schools like Bucksport High School, which had a 91.8% graduation rate in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby high schools, Brewer High School generally performs in the middle to lower range, with some exceptions. For example, Hermon High School and Hampden Academy consistently outperform Brewer High School in academic measures and statewide rankings, while Central High School and Old Town High School tend to have lower performance. Additionally, Brewer High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 20.1% in 2020-2021 to 34.5% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and most nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

261 Center Street
Brewer, ME 04412

(207) 989-4140

District: Brewer Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
77^th of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,328

Feeder schools for Brewer High School:

Elementary:

Brewer Community School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 704

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.5%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brewer High School ranks worse than 62.6% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.59. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Brewer 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 (87.5%), two or more races (4.1%), Hispanic (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brewer High School is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare Brewer High School employs 47.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brewer High School is $15,328.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Brewer High School 77^th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Brewer High School in the ranking list.)

Brewer Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Brewer Public Schools 90^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brewer High School

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Rank History for all students at Brewer High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2010	53.37	36^th	103	65.0%
2011	65.24	30^th	105	71.4%
2012	56.03	37^th	107	65.4%
2013	63.15	26^th	106	75.5%
2015	31.81	43^rd	98	56.1%
2016	31.92	71^st	111	36.0%
2017	50.98	48^th	111	56.8%
2018	61.08	31^st	114	72.8%
2019	30.61	80^th	114	29.8%
2021	85.46	16^th	82	80.5%
2022	46.14	63^rd	98	35.7%
2023	35.59	77^th	123	37.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Brewer High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	19.22	16^th	20	20.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	57.74	32^nd	76	57.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Brewer High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	18.21	79^th	92	14.1%
2021	86.23	2^nd	22	90.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Brewer High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	35.66	55^th	92	40.2%
2021	87.83	2^nd	22	90.9%

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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

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Enrollment information for Brewer High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	803	803
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	768	768
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	779	779
1994	809	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	813
1995	858	2	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	865
1996	858	2	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	865
1997	879	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	883
1998	842	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	846
1999	821	0	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	826
2000	841	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	844
2001	849	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	853
2002	860	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	862
2003	860	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	862
2004	853	4	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	861
2005	886	4	4	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	900
2006	928	3	9	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	950
2007	891	8	7	5	7	n/a	n/a	0	918
2008	812	9	8	3	7	n/a	n/a	0	839
2009	754	9	10	7	6	n/a	n/a	0	786
2010	724	11	12	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	758
2011	712	0	0	5	0	0	27	0	744
2012	692	9	10	3	7	0	0	0	721
2013	358	9	9	3	5	0	0	0	384
2014	356	5	7	5	5	0	1	0	379
2015	660	10	4	7	8	0	3	0	692
2016	634	12	4	7	7	1	5	0	670
2017	642	10	3	6	4	1	4	0	670
2018	654	9	3	10	6	0	7	0	689
2019	650	7	3	10	5	2	8	0	685
2020	660	5	2	13	6	2	9	0	697
2021	659	10	2	14	4	1	15	0	705
2022	669	14	8	15	4	1	20	0	731
2023	649	12	7	21	9	1	21	0	720
2024	616	15	7	28	9	0	29	0	704

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 Brewer High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	803	61.6	13.0	n/a
1992	768	59.3	12.9	n/a
1993	779	56.7	13.7	9.9
1994	813	56.2	14.5	10.5
1995	865	53.0	16.3	10.3
1996	865	53.0	16.3	10.3
1997	883	53.0	16.7	12.6
1998	846	56.2	15.1	10.9
1999	826	58.3	14.2	16.9
2000	844	58.9	14.3	12
2001	853	57.9	14.7	11.1
2002	862	55.6	15.5	13.1
2003	862	55.6	15.5	13.1
2004	861	55.5	15.5	15.1
2005	900	58.6	15.4	18.7
2006	950	58.0	16.4	19.5
2007	918	59.8	15.4	20.4
2008	839	77.1	10.9	19
2009	786	59.0	13.3	21.5
2010	758	57.6	13.1	23.9
2011	744	53.3	13.9	25.3
2012	721	52.0	13.8	5.4
2013	384	51.1	7.5	59.4
2014	379	51.7	7.3	58.3
2015	692	53.0	13.0	38.9
2016	670	53.0	12.6	31.3
2017	670	44.3	15.1	30.6
2018	689	45.9	15.0	34.8
2019	685	43.8	15.6	34.7
2020	697	44.7	15.5	32.4
2021	705	44.7	15.7	37.9
2022	731	46.4	15.7	35.4
2023	720	47.7	15.0	30.4
2024	704	47.4	14.8	24.6

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 Brewer High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	803	61.6	13.0	n/a
1992	768	59.3	12.9	n/a
1993	779	56.7	13.7	9.9
1994	813	56.2	14.5	10.5
1995	865	53.0	16.3	10.3
1996	865	53.0	16.3	10.3
1997	883	53.0	16.7	12.6
1998	846	56.2	15.1	10.9
1999	826	58.3	14.2	16.9
2000	844	58.9	14.3	12
2001	853	57.9	14.7	11.1
2002	862	55.6	15.5	13.1
2003	862	55.6	15.5	13.1
2004	861	55.5	15.5	15.1
2005	900	58.6	15.4	18.7
2006	950	58.0	16.4	19.5
2007	918	59.8	15.4	20.4
2008	839	77.1	10.9	19
2009	786	59.0	13.3	21.5
2010	758	57.6	13.1	23.9
2011	744	53.3	13.9	25.3
2012	721	52.0	13.8	5.4
2013	384	51.1	7.5	59.4
2014	379	51.7	7.3	58.3
2015	692	53.0	13.0	38.9
2016	670	53.0	12.6	31.3
2017	670	44.3	15.1	30.6
2018	689	45.9	15.0	34.8
2019	685	43.8	15.6	34.7
2020	697	44.7	15.5	32.4
2021	705	44.7	15.7	37.9
2022	731	46.4	15.7	35.4
2023	720	47.7	15.0	30.4
2024	704	47.4	14.8	24.6

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 Brewer High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,378
2019	$12,600
2020	$12,775
2021	$14,419
2022	$13,878
2023	$15,328

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brewer High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 80^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 77^th of 123 High schools	7.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	685	720	5.1%
African American	7	12	71.4%
American Indian	5	9	80%
Asian	3	7	133.3%
Hispanic	10	21	110%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	650	649	0.2%
Two or More Races	8	21	162.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.7%	30.4%	4.3%

Schools Near Brewer 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
Brewer High School	Public	9-12	261 Center Street	Brewer	04412	Penobscot County	Brewer Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 989-4140	704	47	14.8	24.6%	616 (87.5%)	15 (2.1%)	28 (4.0%)	7 (1.0%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.1%)	35.6	77^th of 123 public high schools	37.4%		46.1	63^rd of 98 public high schools	35.7%	14	52.0	48.7	34.5	$15,328
Bangor High School	Public	9-12	885 Broadway	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 992-5500	1,074	81	13.2	37.4%	867 (80.7%)	29 (2.7%)	51 (4.7%)	28 (2.6%)	17 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	81 (7.5%)	44.3	51^st of 123 public high schools	58.5%		68	28^th of 98 public high schools	71.4%	23	57.6	51.9	35.5	$16,882
Hampden Academy	Public	9-12	89 Western Avenue	Hampden	04444	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 22	No	No	No	No	(207) 862-3791	761	52	14.6	21.3%	707 (92.9%)	8 (1.1%)	11 (1.4%)	7 (0.9%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	21 (2.8%)	66.8	21^st of 123 public high schools	82.9%		81.5	15^th of 98 public high schools	84.7%	6	74.3	48.6	44.5	$13,885
Hermon High School	Public	9-12	2415 Route 2	Hermon	04401	Penobscot County	Hermon Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 848-4027	567	39	14.6	23.8%	538 (94.9%)	5 (0.9%)	12 (2.1%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	69.6	18^th of 123 public high schools	85.4%		59.1	45^th of 98 public high schools	54.1%	27	71.2	53.9	45.1	$13,631
Orono High School	Public	9-12	14 Goodridge Drive	Orono	04473	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 26	No	No	No	No	(207) 866-4916	369	33	11.3	32.5%	313 (84.8%)	4 (1.1%)	13 (3.5%)	4 (1.1%)	13 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.0%)	64.4	24^th of 123 public high schools	80.5%		57	48^th of 98 public high schools	51.0%	24	68.5	58.1	37.7	$18,793
Old Town High School	Public	9-12	203 Stillwater Avenue	Old Town	04468	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 34	No	No	No	No	(207) 827-3910	546	43	12.6	47.6%	477 (87.4%)	13 (2.4%)	13 (2.4%)	3 (0.5%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.1%)	35	78^th of 123 public high schools	36.6%		89	3^rd of 98 public high schools	96.9%	75	59.0	40.7	34.2	$17,210
Bucksport High School	Public	9-12	102 Broadway	Bucksport	04416	Hancock County	Regional School Unit 25	No	No	No	No	(207) 469-6650	359	27	13.3	41.5%	325 (90.5%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.5%)	59.8	28^th of 123 public high schools	77.2%		86.4	6^th of 98 public high schools	93.9%	22	64.0	54.6	42.3	$18,228
Central High School	Public	9-12	402 Main St	Corinth	04427	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 64/Maine School Admin District 64	No	No	No	No	(207) 285-3326	317	21	14.9	40.7%	301 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	32.2	83^rd of 123 public high schools	32.5%		90.4	2^nd of 98 public high schools	98.0%	81	55.4	30.1	46.7	$15,019

Frequently Asked Questions about Brewer High School

What is the racial makeup of Brewer High School?

Students at Brewer High School are 88% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Brewer High School?

Brewer High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brewer Community School

How many students attend Brewer High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 704 students attended Brewer High School.

What district is Brewer High School in?

Brewer Public Schools

Is Brewer High School a good school?

Brewer High School ranks 77^th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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