Deering High School is a consistently above-average rated public high school in the Deering neighborhood of Portland. It serves approximately 750 students in ninth through twelfth grades with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12-to-1. The mission of Deering High School is to “graduate students who are college and career ready and globally competent” and this is evident from its programs and student activities. Deering was one of the first schools to offer Arabic as a world language and it is still in the course catalog today, along with Chinese, Spanish and French.
The school’s curriculum meets the needs of its students by offering over 15 Advanced Placement courses, multiple dual college enrollment opportunities and an alternative education program. This program is project-based for students for whom tradition classroom study is a struggle. There is also an interdisciplinary Senior Capstone Experience for which seniors will create a project that allows them to explore an area of focus that will reflect the responsibilities that come with being an engaged citizen on a local and global level.
Athletics are a source of pride at Deering, which is revealed in their nickname, “The Purple Palace, home of Ram-nation.” Deering athletics has its own website with calendars, forms, schedules and information for students and parents.
Administration at Deering believes students succeed when they are valued, challenged and empowered and they create a strong and inclusive community to support that belief.
Deering High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
370 Stevens Ave,
Portland, ME
Portland Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
84%
Niche Grade
C
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B
C
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C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
25
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
51.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
17.1%
State Average
36.4%
Math
31.6%
State Average
48.7%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
187:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
42.4%
Black
34.7%
Hispanic
10.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.1%
Two or more races
5.6%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Southern Maine
151 Students
University of Maine
114 Students
Boston University
83 Students
Bowdoin College
75 Students
Bates College
60 Students
University of New England
59 Students
Southern Maine Community College
58 Students
University of New Hampshire
54 Students
Tufts University
50 Students
Northeastern University
48 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
59 Students
Business
42 Students
Psychology
38 Students
Nursing
32 Students
Computer Science
27 Students
Political Science and Government
27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
26 Students
Criminology
19 Students
Pre-Law Studies
18 Students
Education
17 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/30/2020
It's good school if you put in the effort. It's easy to fall through the cracks here if you do not stay engaged.
3/10/2020
My experience at Deering High School has been amazing. I have met a lot of friends and got to know a lot of teachers. What is really disappointing is that we don't have a principal at the moment but we do have assistants and deans who know how to do their job. But other than that Deering has taught me a lot, The guidance counselors are amazing at what they do. They really do prepare us for college. If I hadn't known about Naviance or Common App I wouldn't have applied to seventeen colleges, I don't know what I would be doing now. Deering brings students together, we are the most DIVERSE school north of Boston. That's what makes our school unique.
1/30/2020
The sense of community is amazing. Our saying of "All one school" is very true. We are the most diverse school and New England and it is embraced really well. All of our teachers are extremely helpful and are there for all of our students.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/21/2025
Deering high school is a great school. It has had some issues in the past but has, in my experience as a student, consistently progressed in quality and attention to the needs of the students. Although members of the student body can sometimes be rambunctious go over the top (which can be said to so...
3/7/2021
Deering has changed dramatically over the years and this is due to Portland's diversifying demographic. Teachers, admin, and staff are doing their best to accommodate the students at Deering who come from all walks of life. From implicit bias training, enrolling more students in AP classes, and havi...
11/20/2017
Awful school; classes too easy, most teachers just there for the paycheck. You can leave the building whenever you want and nobody does anything about it. The staff does not follow the student handbook. No leadership at the top filters down. Students are not held accountable for their actions. I lov...
9/16/2013
It's awesome school And we learn a lot of things in this school If you are new in USA you should to come to deering HS you well learned english fast with us !
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Map
About Deering Center
List Price Range
$480K - $1.7M
Homes For Sale
8
Average Home Value
$717,241
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
51%
Household Income
$102,361
% of College Grads
67.8%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
1,796 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
32.9%
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Parks in this Area
Capisic Pond Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Edward Payson Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Heseltine Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Longfellow Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Baxter Woods
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Lake
Presumpscot Park
- Baseball/Softball
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- Picnic Area
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