Portland High School vs Maine Connections Academy
Portland High School has a higher overall rating of 6.7/10 compared to 4.0/10. Portland High School is significantly larger with 968 students, about 1.9× the size of Maine Connections Academy (510). In math proficiency, Portland High School leads at 37.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Portland High School
Portland, ME
6.7/10
High School9th – 12th
968 students
Maine Connections Academy
Scarborough, ME
4.0/10
High School7th – 12thCharterVirtual
510 students
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| Metric | Portland High School | Maine Connections Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.7 / 10 | 4.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.0 | 2.8 |
| Growth Score | 7.6 | 4.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.6% | 40.4% |
| Environment Score | 3.7 | 1.1 |
| State Rank | #227 of 542 | #498 of 542 |
| State Percentile | 58th | 8th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Portland High School | Maine Connections Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 37.0% | 27.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 57.0% | 67.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Portland High School | Maine Connections Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 7th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 968 | 510 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.6% | 40.4% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 77.0% | 90–94% |
| District | Portland Public Schools | Maine Connections Academy |
| City | Portland | Scarborough |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Portland (04101) | Scarborough (04074) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,726 | $125,642 |
| Median Home Value | $600,600 | $502,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,457 | $1,821 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 57.2% | 57.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.5% | 2.7% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 18 min |