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Wells High School vs. Sanford High School

Should you attend Wells High School or Sanford High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Wells High School
200 Sanford Rd
Wells, ME 04090
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6/
10
Top 50%
Sanford High School
100 Alumni Blvd
Sanford, ME 04073
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Wells High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 402 students in grades 9-12, Wells High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,099 students in grades 9-12, Sanford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
402 students
1,099 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wells High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sanford High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wells High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sanford High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
68 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wells High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sanford High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wells High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sanford High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sanford 51爆料s and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#237 out of 500 schools in ME
(Top 50%)
#422 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wells High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sanford High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in ME)
37%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wells High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sanford High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sanford 51爆料s and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
77%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wells High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sanford High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sanford 51爆料s and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
30%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 1% in ME)
91%
(Top 30% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wells High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sanford High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Sanford 51爆料s and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wells High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sanford High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
105
280
Grade 10 Students
94
271
Grade 11 Students
111
282
Grade 12 Students
92
266

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sanford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sanford 51爆料s and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wells High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sanford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sanford 51爆料s and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wells High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sanford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sanford 51爆料s and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wells High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sanford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sanford 51爆料s and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
92%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wells High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sanford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sanford 51爆料s and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wells High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sanford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sanford 51爆料s and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wells High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sanford High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sanford 51爆料s and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wells High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sanford High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sanford 51爆料s and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wells High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sanford High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sanford 51爆料s and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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