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#550 of 990 schools in CT
Portland High School
High School · Portland School District · Portland, CT
A high school in Portland, CT where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
95 High Street, Portland, CT 06480
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Portland High School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Portland High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average444/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,955
Median home value
$305,800
Median rent
$1,115/mo
College educated
49.9%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06480; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdelbrookPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 5–12 | 2.6 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Middletown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,220 | Compare → |
| Cromwell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 523 | Compare → |
| Xavier High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 644 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Portland School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,929NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Portland High School is listed in Portland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Portland High School
Portland High School is a public high school in Portland, CT, part of Portland School District, serving approximately 305 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #550 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Portland High School
What grades does Portland High School serve?
Portland High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Portland High School?
Portland High School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portland High School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Portland High School rank in CT?
Portland High School ranks #550 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Portland High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Portland High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Portland High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Portland High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Portland High School a charter school?
No, Portland High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Portland High School a Title I school?
No, Portland High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Portland High School?
28.9% of students at Portland High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 3
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (860) 342-1720
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 06480)
- 9,421
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06480; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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