- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Portland, ME
Portland High School
Federal NCES profile for Portland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 230993000284
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portland High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Maine schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Maine
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Portland High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portland High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Portland, ME.
School address
District: Portland Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230993000284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Portland High School held near 968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.5 → 68.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 230993000284 · Portland, ME High · MID · TRAD
912 enr · 13.4:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Deering High School (850 students)
Portland High School held near 968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.5 → 68.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Portland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Portland High School
912 students
- Deering High S
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 Portland High School reports 912 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 Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 8% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 912 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
912
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Maine - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.5%
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 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.1%
African American 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Portland High School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Portland Public Schools reports $21,356 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deering High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison Lyseth Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amanda C Rowe School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyman Moore Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard C Reiche Community Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 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 (~912 students)
Frequently asked questions about Portland High School
How many students attend Portland High School?
Portland High School has 912 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portland, ME. CCD year-over-year: 952 (2022-23) → 968 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portland High School is 13.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Portland High School?
31.3% of students at Portland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portland High School?
The largest demographic group at Portland High School is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in Portland, ME. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portland High School?
Portland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Portland High School rank among high schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Portland High School ranks #4 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 Portland High School, Portland Public Schools also operates Deering High School (850 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.