Deering High School vs Maine Connections Academy
Deering High School has a higher overall rating of 5.7/10 compared to 4.0/10. Deering High School is significantly larger with 836 students, about 1.6× the size of Maine Connections Academy (510). In math proficiency, Deering High School leads at 28.0%.
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Deering High School
Portland, ME
5.7/10
High School9th – 12th
836 students
Maine Connections Academy
Scarborough, ME
4.0/10
High School7th – 12thCharterVirtual
510 students
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| Metric | Deering High School | Maine Connections Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.7 / 10 | 4.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.8 | 2.8 |
| Growth Score | 6.7 | 4.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.1% | 40.4% |
| Environment Score | 4.2 | 1.1 |
| State Rank | #337 of 542 | #498 of 542 |
| State Percentile | 38th | 8th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Deering High School | Maine Connections Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 47.0% | 67.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Deering High School | Maine Connections Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 7th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 836 | 510 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.6:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.1% | 40.4% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 65–69% | 90–94% |
| District | Portland Public Schools | Maine Connections Academy |
| City | Portland | Scarborough |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Portland (04103) | Scarborough (04074) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $90,682 | $125,642 |
| Median Home Value | $421,800 | $502,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,571 | $1,821 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 58.3% | 57.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | 2.7% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | 18 min |