- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Portland, TN
Portland High School
Federal NCES profile for Portland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470402001672
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portland High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Tennessee schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,151
- students enrolled
Portland High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portland High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Portland, TN.
School address
District: Sumner County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470402001672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Portland High School held near 1,179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.5 → 73.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 470402001672 · Portland, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,151 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students)
Portland High School held near 1,179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.5 → 73.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Portland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gallatin Senio
Gallatin Senior High School
1,644 students
- Beech Sr High
Beech Sr High School
1,477 students
- Hendersonville
Hendersonville High School
1,410 students
- This school
Portland High School
1,151 students
- Station Camp H
Station Camp High School
1,137 students
- Liberty Creek
Liberty Creek High School
993 students
What this shows Portland High School reports 1,151 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 Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,151 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,151
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$11,191
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
150
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Portland High School is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Sumner County reports $11,191 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beech Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hendersonville High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Station Camp High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Creek High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar high schools in Portland
1 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 (~1,151 students)
Frequently asked questions about Portland High School
How many students attend Portland High School?
Portland High School has 1,151 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portland, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,199 (2022-23) → 1,179 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portland High School is 16.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portland High School?
The largest demographic group at Portland High School is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Portland, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portland High School?
Portland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 #7 of 8 public schools in Portland, TN. 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 Sumner County?
Besides Portland High School, Sumner County also operates Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students), Beech Sr High School (1,477 students), and Hendersonville High School (1,410 students). See the Sumner County district page for the complete list.