Portland High School
Reported Enrollment
952
students
District
Portland Public Schools
County Context Score
73/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
284 Cumberland AV, Portland, ME, 04101
School District
Portland Public Schools
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 230993000284
- District ID
- 2309930
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
952 students
School Setting
City: Small
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Portland High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Cumberland County has 98 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 17 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Portland High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Portland Public Schools, Cumberland County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Portland High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Portland Public Schools.
952 students
Portland High School reports 952 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 20 other high schools in Cumberland County with enrollment data, 17 report fewer students and 3 report more. The peer median is 611 students.
21 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 620 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
17 district schools
Portland Public Schools lists 10 primary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
10
Middle
3
High
3
Other
1
Nearby context inside Portland Public Schools
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is Portland High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Portland Public Schools.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Portland High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Portland High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Portland High School with nearby schools?
Portland High School should be compared with 21 high schools in Cumberland County, plus other schools in Portland Public Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Portland High School?
Before using Portland High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Portland Public Schools.
Part of Portland Public Schools
Portland High School is one of 17 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 6,475 students across 16 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
17
Reported Enrollment
6,475
16 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Portland Arts & Technology H SGrades not available · OtherListed only
- Cliff Island SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Deering High School9–12 · HighListed only
- Amanda C Rowe SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Harrison Lyseth Elem SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Howard C Reiche Community SchPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- King Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Lincoln Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Longfellow School-PortlandKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Lyman Moore Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
Similar Schools
Windham High School
Scarborough High School
South Portland High School
Bonny Eagle High School
Gorham High School
Cumberland County Schools
County Context Score
73/100
County-level composite across 98 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.