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#304 of 542 schools in ME
South Portland High School
High School · South Portland Public Schools · South Portland, ME
A high school in South Portland, ME where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
637 Highland Avenue, South Portland, ME 04106
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Portland High School score 74% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 23 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South 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 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,444/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South 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
$83,744
Median home value
$403,500
Median rent
$1,642/mo
College educated
49%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aucocisco SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.1 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Greater Portland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| Waynflete SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydcEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 2.4 mi | 11 | 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.
South Portland Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,364NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Portland High School is listed in South Portland Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Portland High School
South Portland High School is a public high school in South Portland, ME, part of South Portland Public Schools, serving approximately 995 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #304 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Portland High School
What grades does South Portland High School serve?
South Portland High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Portland High School?
South Portland High School has an enrollment of approximately 995 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Portland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Portland High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Portland High School rank in ME?
South Portland High School ranks #304 of 542 schools in ME.
What is South Portland High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South 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 South Portland High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Portland High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Portland High School a charter school?
No, South Portland High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Portland High School a Title I school?
No, South Portland High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Portland High School?
36.3% of students at South 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
- 995
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (207) 767-3266
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 04106)
- 26,966
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 04106; 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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