- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Portland, ME
Deering High School
Federal NCES profile for Deering High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 230993000269
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deering High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Maine schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Maine
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Deering High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deering High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Portland, ME.
School address
District: Portland Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230993000269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+86 students YoY
Deering High School grew from 750 students in 2022-23 to 836 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 60.9 → 72.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+86 students YoY 230993000269 · Portland, ME High · MID · TRAD
850 enr · 14.2:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Portland High School (912 students)
Deering High School grew from 750 students in 2022-23 to 836 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE added 60.9 → 72.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Deering High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portland High
Portland High School
912 students
- This school
Deering High School
850 students
- Harrison Lyset
Harrison Lyseth Elem School
489 students
- Amanda C Rowe
Amanda C Rowe School
470 students
- Lyman Moore Mi
Lyman Moore Middle School
470 students
- Howard C Reich
Howard C Reiche Community Sch
467 students
What this shows Deering High School reports 850 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deering High School compares
Deering High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▲ 48% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 850 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
850
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 92% in Maine - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,356
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.9%
African American 36.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Deering High School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Portland Public Schools reports $21,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deering High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison Lyseth Elem School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amanda C Rowe School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyman Moore Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard C Reiche Community Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deering High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Portland
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~850 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deering High School
How many students attend Deering High School?
Deering High School has 850 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portland, ME. CCD year-over-year: 750 (2022-23) → 836 (2023-24), up 86.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deering High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deering High School is 14.2:1, which is 28% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deering High School?
50.4% of students at Deering High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deering High School?
The largest demographic group at Deering High School is White at 39.9% of enrollment, in Portland, ME. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deering High School?
Deering High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Deering High School rank among high schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Deering High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Portland, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Portland Public Schools?
Besides Deering High School, Portland Public Schools also operates Portland High School (912 students), Harrison Lyseth Elem School (489 students), and Amanda C Rowe School (470 students). See the Portland Public Schools district page for the complete list.