Portland High School

Portland High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
284 Cumberland Ave,  Portland, ME
Downtown Portland Neighborhood
Portland Public Schools
3.8
3.4
908 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
580
Verbal
610
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
29
Reading
30
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
63.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
1
Equity
5
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Science
33.6%
State Average
36.4%
Math
46.7%
State Average
48.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
222:1

Student Diversity

Male
54%
Female
46%
White
53%
Black
21.6%
Hispanic
14%
Two or more races
6.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
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 Maine 156 Students
University of Southern Maine 138 Students
Boston University 112 Students
University of Vermont 82 Students
Bowdoin College 81 Students
Bates College 78 Students
Northeastern University 71 Students
Tufts University 65 Students
University of New Hampshire 64 Students
University of New England 59 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 82 Students
Psychology 68 Students
Biology 50 Students
Environmental Science 35 Students
Computer Science 31 Students
Political Science and Government 29 Students
Engineering 29 Students
Nursing 28 Students
Pre-Law Studies 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 123 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/20/2024
I liked going to Portland high school I connected with my teachers and guidance. Counselors made friends with my peers and overall had a good experience.
3.0 Senior
12/30/2021
Portland is an okay school with helpful teachers but a cliquey student body. Lunch is free but there is very little options for food
4.0 Junior
12/30/2021
Great teachers and great environment. Something special this school offers it's students is an open campus. This allows us to spread our wings in the city for lunch, build trust and respect with staff and meet amazing the amazing community that builds not only our city, but our campus too.
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3.4 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/4/2021
My son is a student at PHS and is receiving an excellent education. He is being challenged and has an extensive selection of STEM electives to choose from. AP classes senior year offer courses at local colleges. As a violinist, he finds the orchestra a great group with exceptional instruction. Sport...
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5.0 parent
8/19/2021
My son had a great experience at PHS and was well prepared for college. The staff was caring and competent, there is amazing diversity and support. Highly recommend!
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5.0 parent
3/14/2014
Portland High School is a beautiful school, really niche architecturally, set in the heart of downtown Portland Maine. It is culturally rich, diverse, and they give a lot to the community. Our kids were very well prepared for college when they graduated! Thanks PPHS!
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5.0 other
7/14/2010
As an alumni, I found PHS during my time there very diverse and prides itself on the diversity found among the students. Where else do you have the option of more than 6 languages to study. I also find that the faculty does care and deals with truancy seriously. The comment from June 16 is very inco...
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