Very Good
#109 of 542 schools in ME
Top 20% in state
Casco Bay High School
High School · Portland Public Schools · Portland, ME
A Portland Public Schools high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
196 Allen Avenue, Portland, ME 04103
- Math 92% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Casco Bay High School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 30 points since 2017, reaching 90% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 24 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Casco Bay 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 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,762/100K
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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
$90,682
Median home value
$421,800
Median rent
$1,571/mo
College educated
58.3%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheverus High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| Glickman AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.5 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Deering High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 836 | Compare → |
| Baxter Academy for Tech & SciencesCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 373 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Portland Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #3 of 15
- District spending per student
- $21,359NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Casco Bay High School is listed in Portland Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Casco Bay High School
Casco Bay High School is a public high school in Portland, ME, part of Portland Public Schools, serving approximately 381 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #109 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Casco Bay High School
What grades does Casco Bay High School serve?
Casco Bay High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Casco Bay High School?
Casco Bay High School has an enrollment of approximately 381 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Casco Bay High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Casco Bay High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Casco Bay High School rank in ME?
Casco Bay High School ranks #109 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Casco Bay High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Casco Bay High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Casco Bay High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Casco Bay High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Casco Bay High School a charter school?
No, Casco Bay High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Casco Bay High School a Title I school?
No, Casco Bay High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Casco Bay High School?
42.0% of students at Casco Bay 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
- 381
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.7%
- Phone
- (207) 874-8160
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 04103)
- 31,705
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 04103; 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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