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Brewer Public Schools

Maine · Public School District
2
Schools
1,604
Students
$15,654
Per-Pupil Spend
+9% nat'l
33.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-19pp vs nat'l
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Brewer Public Schools is a public school district in Maine serving 1,604 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,654 is near the national average for a US public school district. 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Brewer Community SchoolPK–08884
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Brewer High School09–12720
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,654Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
37%
State
47.9%
Local (property tax)
37.5%
Federal
14.6%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (37%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
1,604
Students
33%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Brewer Public Schools?
Brewer Public Schools has 2 public schools, serving a total of 1,604 students.
What is the graduation rate for Brewer Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Brewer Public Schools spend per student?
Brewer Public Schools spends $15,654 per pupil — 9% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Brewer Public Schools?
33% of students in Brewer Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Brewer Public Schools?
No, Brewer Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Brewer Public Schools serve?
Brewer Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Brewer Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Brewer Public Schools is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.