Maine Connections Academy vs Portland High School
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.
Maine Connections Academy
Scarborough, ME
4.0/10
High School7th – 12thCharterVirtual
510 students
Portland High School
Portland, ME
6.7/10
High School9th – 12th
968 students
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| Metric | Maine Connections Academy | Portland High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.0 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.8 | 9.0 |
| Growth Score | 4.6 | 7.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.4% | 44.6% |
| Environment Score | 1.1 | 3.7 |
| State Rank | #498 of 542 | #227 of 542 |
| State Percentile | 8th | 58th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Maine Connections Academy | Portland High School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 27.0% | 37.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 67.0% | 57.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Maine Connections Academy | Portland High School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 7th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 510 | 968 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 22.2:1 | 14.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.4% | 44.6% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 90–94% | 77.0% |
| District | Maine Connections Academy | Portland Public Schools |
| City | Scarborough | Portland |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Scarborough (04074) | Portland (04101) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $125,642 | $60,726 |
| Median Home Value | $502,700 | $600,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,821 | $1,457 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% | 17.5% |
| Avg Commute | 18 min | 19 min |