B+
Above Average
81/100

Portland High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 284 Cumberland AV, Portland, ME 04101
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 57% · Math 37% proficient · 71st percentile in Maine
Graduation
B
87% 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

81
Repit Score
out of 100
968
Students
enrolled
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%71/100reading 66th percentile, math 77th percentile among Maine high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%60/10087% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 31% 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 +23 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 proficiency57% (+1 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (+0 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate87% (+1 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
White77%57%reading +21 pts, math +25 pts95th percentile (list)
Black15%5%reading -2 pts, math +0 pts50th percentile (list)
Hispanic—10%math +0 pts50th percentile (list)
Low-income22%8%reading -15 pts, math -9 pts2nd 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 284 Cumberland AV
City Portland
ZIP Code 04101
District 2309930
NCES School ID 230993000284
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 04101

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,513
Per Capita Income $53,206
Poverty Rate 8.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.6%
High School or Higher 92.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $575,900
Median Rent $1,348
Owner-Occupied 21.9%
Renter-Occupied 78.1%
View full data for ZIP 04101 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Portland High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.9%
Female 45.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 46.7%
Black 28.6%
Hispanic/Latino 14.6%
Two or More Races 6.3%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 968
Teachers (FTE) 68.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Portland High School?
Portland High School has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 Portland High School?
Portland High School has 968 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does Portland High School serve?
Portland High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Portland High School receive per student?
Portland High School receives $21,987 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Portland High School in 04101 ▼
Avg Home Value
$657,586
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,382
1-Year Change
+0.4%
% Renters
78.1%

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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