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Portland High School

284 Cumberland AV, Portland, ME, 04101

About Portland High School

Portland High School is one of the best schools in Maine. It has been a public high school in the United States for more than 100 years. The school serves grades 9 through 12 and has about 850 students, with a student-to-teacher ratio of about 12:1. It is known as one of the best schools because it offers a wide range of subjects and is located in the heart of the city, which makes it easier to form unique partnerships with the community. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. 53% of them are minorities, and 45% of them are economically disadvantaged. The performance data shows that 56% of students are good at reading and 47% are good at math, and it is one of the best high school in Maine. The school also helps students get ready for college entrance exams like the SAT. The campus is lively and welcoming, with an average cost of about $16,500 per student. Portland High School is one of the best schools in the area. It is known for its long history and its dedication to getting students from different backgrounds ready for success in the future.

Portland High School Contact Information

Address

284 Cumberland AV, Portland, ME, 04101

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Phone

(207) 874-8250

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 56%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 56% in Reading.
69
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
968
Total Students
$69151
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 68 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Portland High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM to 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 46.69%
Asian 3.62%
Hispanic 14.57%
Black 28.62%
Two+ Races 6.3%
Native Am. 0.21%
White
46.69%
Asian
3.62%
Hispanic
14.57%
Black
28.62%
Two+ Races
6.3%
Native Am.
0.21%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 968
45.14%
437 Female
54.86%
531 Male

Student Population

968 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

242 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Model United Nations team from Portland High School recently got to gether to celebrate their success at a regional conference, where they won several awards for their diplomatic skills. The school's expanded dual-enrollment program is also paying off. This year, more seniors than ever before are able to take college-level courses through partnerships with local universities. The athletic department also reached a big miles to ne recently when the varsity basketball teams won big in their his to ric rivalry games at the Portland Expo.

FAQ

Q1. Are students able to look into STEM options?

Ans. Yes, for sure! There are science, technology, engineering, and math programs that let students learn through practical activities.

Q2. Are there programs that help kids stay fit?

Ans. Of course! Portland High School helps students' mental, emotional, and social health by giving them counseling and wellness programs.

Q3. Do students have lockers?

Ans. Yes, students are given lockers in the hallways at the start of the school year.

Q4. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Portland High School lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Does Portland High School encourage people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, students can help out with community programs and volunteer projects to learn about civic duty.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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