C+
Average
68/100

Deering High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 370 Stevens Avenue, Portland, ME 04103
Overall
C+
68/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 47% · Math 28% proficient · 44th percentile in Maine
Graduation
B+
88% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Maine schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

68
Repit Score
out of 100
836
Students
enrolled
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%44/100reading 32nd percentile, math 57th percentile among Maine high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%66/10088% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 41% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maine schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +14 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maine. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−9 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency28% (−9 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate88% (+2 pts vs. state avg 86%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Maine state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%42%reading +11 pts, math +10 pts81st percentile (list)
Black15%5%reading -2 pts, math +0 pts25th percentile (list)
Low-income27%17%reading -10 pts, math +0 pts24th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 370 Stevens Avenue
City Portland
ZIP Code 04103
District 2309930
NCES School ID 230993000269
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 04103

Understanding the community around Deering High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $81,523
Per Capita Income $46,444
Poverty Rate 4.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.5%
High School or Higher 96.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $384,100
Median Rent $1,446
Owner-Occupied 58.7%
Renter-Occupied 41.3%
View full data for ZIP 04103 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Deering High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 37.8%
Black 38.8%
Hispanic/Latino 10.9%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More Races 5.6%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 836
Teachers (FTE) 72.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Deering High School?
Deering High School has a Repit School Score of 68 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Deering High School?
Deering High School has 836 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does Deering High School serve?
Deering High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Deering High School receive per student?
Deering High School receives $21,987 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Deering High School in 04103 ▼
Avg Home Value
$538,851
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,694
1-Year Change
+3.3%
% Renters
41.3%

Other Schools in 04103

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026