Portland High School
284 Cumberland Av, Portland, Maine | (207) 874-8250
(207) 874-8250
#13,242-17,655 in National Rankings
Overall Score less than 25
quick stats
Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
952
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Overview of Portland High School
Portland High School is ranked 55-103rd within Maine. The total minority enrollment is 47%, and 33% of students are economically disadvantaged. Portland High School is 1 of 3 high schools in the Portland Public Schools.
Portland High School 2024 Rankings
Portland High School is ranked #13,242-17,655 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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SCORECARD
Mathematics Proficiency
79%Reading Proficiency
80%Science Proficiency
34%Graduation Rate
80%
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Students/Teachers at Portland High School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
952
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
47.0%
Minority Enrollment
47.0%
Minority Enrollment
53.0%
White
21.6%
Black
14.0%
Hispanic
6.9%
Two or More Races
4.1%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
33%
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
31%
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
2%
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
68
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Test Scores at Portland High School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
Subject Proficiency:
Maine administered the Northwest Evaluation Association Assessment to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
79
73
80
80
75
80
34
29
40
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
Math
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on Northwest Evaluation Association Assessment
22.5%
Northwest Evaluation Association Assessment Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Around Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
47.0%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
67.1%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
-11.1%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
N/A
Exam(s) Used for Index
N/A
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
28%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
22%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
82%
Exam Pass Rate
63%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
80% (somewhat below state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Small City
Charter School
No
Magnet School
No
Eligible for Title I Funding
Yes
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
3
Total Students
2,084
College Readiness (district average)
0.0
Proficient in Reading (district average)
75%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
73%
Proficient in Science (district average)
29%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
284 Cumberland Av
Portland, Maine 4101
#13,242-17,655 in National Rankings
#55-103 in Maine High Schools
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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