Portland High School

www.portlandctschools.org

311 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Portland High School, located at 95 High Street in Portland, Connecticut, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local community. Operating under the umbrella of Portland Public Schools, the institution is dedicated to fostering an academic environment that prioritizes student growth, critical thinking, and civic responsibility. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce, balancing rigorous core subjects with diverse elective opportunities.

In addition to its academic offerings, Portland High School emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through a wide range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student-led organizations. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive community atmosphere where faculty and staff work closely with families to ensure each student reaches their potential. For more information regarding school policies, district news, and academic resources, the school maintains an official presence at [http://www.portlandctschools.org](http://www.portlandctschools.org).

311

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Portland High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	49
Black	12
Asian	6
Two or More	13

White
231 (74.3 %)
Hispanic
49 (15.8 %)
Two or More
13 (4.2 %)
Black
12 (3.9 %)
Asian
6 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Portland School District
Phone:	(860)342-1720
Website:	http://www.portlandctschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 79

Grade 10 77

Grade 11 74

Grade 12 81