- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South Portland, ME
South Portland High School
Federal NCES profile for South Portland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231233000585
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Portland High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Maine schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in South Portland · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- large classes for Maine
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Portland High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Portland High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in South Portland, ME.
School address
District: South Portland Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231233000585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
South Portland High School held near 995 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.6 → 80.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 231233000585 · South Portland, ME High · MID · TRAD
928 enr · 12.4:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School (424 students)
South Portland High School held near 995 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.6 → 80.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
South Portland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Portland High School
928 students
- Daniel F. Maho
Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School
424 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle School
388 students
- Waldo T Skilli 302
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School
302 students
- Frank I Brown 213
Frank I Brown Elementary School
213 students
- Dyer Elementar 194
Dyer Elementary School
194 students
What this shows South Portland High School reports 928 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Portland High School compares
South 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 22% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 928 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
928
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Maine - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$18,364
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
African American 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, South Portland High School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Portland Public Schools reports $18,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Portland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waldo T Skillin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank I Brown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dyer Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Portland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~928 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Portland High School
How many students attend South Portland High School?
South Portland High School has 928 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Portland, ME. CCD year-over-year: 1,019 (2022-23) → 995 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Portland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Portland High School is 12.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Portland High School?
26.6% of students at South Portland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Portland High School?
The largest demographic group at South Portland High School is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in South Portland, ME. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Portland High School?
South Portland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 South Portland High School rank among public schools in South Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, South Portland High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in South Portland, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in South Portland Public Schools?
Besides South Portland High School, South Portland Public Schools also operates Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School (424 students), Memorial Middle School (388 students), and Waldo T Skillin Elementary School (302 students). See the South Portland Public Schools district page for the complete list.