- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Portland, CT
Portland High School
Federal NCES profile for Portland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090339000712
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portland High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Portland High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portland High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Portland, CT.
School address
District: Portland School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090339000712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Portland High School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 090339000712 · Portland, CT High · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 10.8:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Gildersleeve School (253 students)
Portland High School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Portland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Portland High School
323 students
- Gildersleeve S
Gildersleeve School
253 students
- Valley View Sc
Valley View School
219 students
- Brownstone Int
Brownstone Intermediate School
217 students
- Portland Middl
Portland Middle School
214 students
What this shows Portland High School reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Portland High School compares
Portland High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 53% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$23,774
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Portland High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Portland School District reports $23,774 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Portland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gildersleeve School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brownstone Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portland Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Portland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~323 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Portland High School
How many students attend Portland High School?
Portland High School has 323 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portland, CT. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portland High School is 10.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Portland High School?
17.0% of students at Portland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portland High School?
The largest demographic group at Portland High School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Portland, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portland High School?
Portland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Portland High School rank among public schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Portland High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Portland, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Portland School District?
Besides Portland High School, Portland School District also operates Gildersleeve School (253 students), Valley View School (219 students), and Brownstone Intermediate School (217 students). See the Portland School District district page for the complete list.