For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,028 students in South Portland, ME.
The top ranked public high schools in South Portland, ME are South Portland High School and Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Portland, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Maine public high school average of 85%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in South Portland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public high schools.
South Portland, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Maine average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Portland High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 South Portland, ME (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Portland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
637 Highland Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-3266
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-3266
Grades: 9-12
| 1,019 students
Rank: #22.
Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
675 Westbrook Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 822-2660
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 822-2660
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
South Portland, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
496 Ocean Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-0778
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-0778
Grades: K-5
| 94 students
Macarthur Circle
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-3265
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-3265
Grades: K-5
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in South Portland, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in South Portland, ME include South Portland High School and Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc.
How many public high schools are located in South Portland?
2 public high schools are located in South Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in South Portland?
South Portland public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public high schools average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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