For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,439 students in Portland, ME.
The top ranked public high schools in Portland, ME are Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences, Casco Bay High School and Portland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portland, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Maine public high school average of 85%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in Portland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public high schools.
Portland, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Maine average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public high school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Portland, ME (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
185 Lancaster Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 699-5500
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 699-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Casco Bay High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
196 Allen Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8160
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8160
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Portland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
284 Cumberland Av
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8250
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8250
Grades: 9-12
| 952 students
Rank: #44.
Deering High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
370 Stevens Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8260
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8260
Grades: 9-12
| 750 students
Portland, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
180 Falmouth St
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8180
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8180
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
57 Douglas Street
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8225
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8225
Grades: 1-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Portland, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in Portland, ME include Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences, Casco Bay High School and Portland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Portland?
4 public high schools are located in Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in Portland?
Portland public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public high schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Portland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Portland include: Deering High School vs. Portland High School, Portland High School vs. Deering High School, Casco Bay High School vs. Deering High School
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