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Brewer High School

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Brewer High School ranks 58 th of 119 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

58^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 119 Maine High Schools

Better than 51% of Maine high schools

Summary

Brewer High School is a public high school located in Brewer, Maine, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 704 students. The school is part of the Brewer Public Schools district, which is ranked 91 out of 176 districts in Maine and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brewer High School has shown mixed academic performance compared to the state and district averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were lower than the state and district in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, the school's performance has been stronger in previous years, with proficiency rates exceeding the state and district in some subjects. The school has maintained a consistent four-year graduation rate of around 87.8% in recent years, which is on par with the state and district averages. Brewer High School has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.4% to 31.4% in recent years, which is higher than the state and district averages.

Brewer High School is located in close proximity to several other high schools, including Central High School, Bucksport High School, Old Town High School, Hermon High School, Orono High School, and Bangor High School. These nearby schools are part of different school districts, which have varying levels of performance and rankings. Additionally, Brewer High School has seen a decline in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that the school's student population may be becoming less economically disadvantaged over time.

690

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,573

Per pupil spending ?

38.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

261 Center St
Brewer, ME 04412

(207) 989-4140

District: Brewer Public Schools

Feeder schools for Brewer High School:

Elementary:

Brewer Community School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.7%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Hispanic:

3.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 30th percentile in 2019 → 51st in 2025

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Maine average (89%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 51st (2025) from a 30th-percentile low (2019)

✓Above the Maine median (51st percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maine average (46% vs 53% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg54%

Maine avg53%

58^th of 119

Maine public high schools ?

Top 49%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 44% (2015) to top 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

91^st of 176Brewer Public Schools among Maine districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	39.7	58 of 119	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.9	62 of 121	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.6	77 of 123	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.1	63 of 98	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	85.5	16 of 82	80.5%	★★★★☆
2019	30.6	80 of 114	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	61.1	31 of 114	72.8%	★★★★☆
2017	51.0	48 of 111	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	31.9	71 of 111	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	31.8	43 of 98	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.2	26 of 106	75.5%	★★★★☆
2012	56.0	37 of 107	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	65.2	30 of 105	71.4%	★★★★☆
2010	53.4	36 of 103	65.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	60.7	30 of 107	72.0%	★★★★☆
2021	86.2	2 of 22	90.9%	★★★★★
2019	18.2	79 of 92	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	39.6	46 of 108	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.7	32 of 76	57.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	24.5	76 of 108	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	87.8	2 of 22	90.9%	★★★★★
2019	35.7	55 of 92	40.2%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	25.0	43 of 57	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	19.2	16 of 20	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	32.7	32 of 57	43.9%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)72nd percentile+21 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)57th percentile+6 vs school

White (2025)44th percentile-7 vs school

Male (2025)30th percentile-22 vs school

Special Education (2025)25th percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts60%-4 vs state

Mathematics44%-5 vs state

Science36%~ state avg

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Schools Near Brewer High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MEA English Language Arts (2025)	MEA Mathematics (2025)	MEA Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 St	Brewer	04412	Penobscot County	Brewer Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 989-4140	690	49	14.0	38.8%	605 (87.7%)	13 (1.9%)	27 (3.9%)	9 (1.3%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.1%)	39.7	58^th of 119 public high schools	51.3%		40.9	62^nd of 121 public high schools	48.8%	4	59.6	44.4	35.6	$19,573
Bangor High School	Public	9-12	885 Broadway	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 992-5500	1,068	80	13.3	44.5%	847 (79.3%)	55 (5.1%)	65 (6.1%)	44 (4.1%)	38 (3.6%)	7 (0.7%)	12 (1.1%)	49.8	38^th of 119 public high schools	68.1%		62.7	21^st of 121 public high schools	82.6%	17	61.3	48.6	41.8	$22,018
Hampden Academy	Public	9-12	89 Western Avenue	Hampden	04444	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 22	No	No	No	No	(207) 862-3791	767	52	14.7	25.0%	709 (92.4%)	6 (0.8%)	15 (2.0%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	23 (3.0%)	67.8	16^th of 119 public high schools	86.6%		66.8	17^th of 121 public high schools	86.0%	1	69.4	56.6	44.9	$19,343
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	14.5	30.7%	530 (93.5%)	5 (0.9%)	14 (2.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.5%)	40	57^th of 119 public high schools	52.1%		49.2	46^th of 121 public high schools	62.0%	11	52.4	53.2	35.8	$18,490
Orono High School	Public	9-12	14 Goodridge Drive	Orono	04473	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 26	No	No	No	No	(207) 866-4916	337	32	10.6	40.9%	289 (85.8%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (3.0%)	6 (1.8%)	14 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.7%)	55.7	27^th of 119 public high schools	77.3%		64.9	20^th of 121 public high schools	83.5%	7	58.7	56.0	44.6	$22,747
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	531	42	12.7	50.1%	451 (84.9%)	12 (2.3%)	19 (3.6%)	6 (1.1%)	11 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.0%)	27.8	87^th of 119 public high schools	26.9%		21.1	98^th of 121 public high schools	19.0%	11	61.0	39.0	24.4	$18,405
Bucksport High School	Public	9-12	102 Broadway	Bucksport	04416	Hancock County	Regional School Unit 25	No	No	No	No	(207) 469-6650	361	28	13.0	49.6%	320 (88.6%)	3 (0.8%)	14 (3.9%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.3%)	37.9	64^th of 119 public high schools	46.2%		56	31^st of 121 public high schools	74.4%	33	50.0	47.6	40.8	$21,549
Central High School	Public	9-12	402 Main Street	Corinth	04427	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 64/Maine School Admin District 64	No	No	No	No	(207) 285-3326	303	21	14.2	46.5%	284 (93.7%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.6%)	22.9	96^th of 119 public high schools	19.3%		42.6	60^th of 121 public high schools	50.4%	36	55.6	36.1	27.5	$18,565

Frequently Asked Questions about Brewer High School

What district is Brewer High School in?

Brewer Public Schools

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% Asian, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Brewer High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 690 students attended Brewer High School.

Is Brewer High School a good school?

Brewer High School ranks 58^th of 119 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Brewer High School?

Brewer High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brewer Community School

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