Serving 968 students in grades 9-12, Portland 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 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 968 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50% in ME)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Portland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portland High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Portland High School is ranked #328 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Portland High School often compared to?
Portland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deering High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portland High School?
The graduation rate of Portland High School is 82%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Portland High School?
968 students attend Portland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Portland High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portland High School?
Portland High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Portland High School offer ?
Portland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Portland High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 968 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
