Portland High School vs. Deering High School
Should you attend Portland High School or Deering High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Portland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Deering High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 912 students in grades 9-12, Portland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 850 students in grades 9-12, Deering High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
912 students
850 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
68 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#288 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#476 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
10-14%
Graduation Rate
77%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
178
210
Grade 10 Students
197
198
Grade 11 Students
243
218
Grade 12 Students
294
224
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
12%
13%
% Black
31%
36%
% White
46%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
20%