Serving 1,199 students in grades 9-12, Portland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Portland High School's student population of 1,199 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Portland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portland High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1029 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
6%
21%
White
78%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portland High School's ranking?
Portland High School is ranked #1029 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Portland High School often compared to?
Portland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hendersonville High School, Westmoreland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portland High School?
The graduation rate of Portland High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Portland High School?
1,199 students attend Portland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Portland High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portland High School?
Portland High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Portland High School offer ?
Portland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Portland High School part of?
Portland High School is part of Sumner County School District.
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