SOUTH PORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL
South Portland High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the South Portland Public Schools school district, located in South Portland, ME with about 896 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 68 teachers, South Portland High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
South Portland High School, located on Highland Avenue in South Portland, Maine, serves as the primary public secondary school for the local community. It is a comprehensive high school known for offering a diverse academic curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education and vocational pathways. The school is integrated into the heart of the city, acting as a central hub for student life and community engagement.
Beyond its core academic offerings, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a wide range of extracurricular activities, including robust athletic programs, fine and performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The facility itself has undergone significant renovations in recent years to modernize its learning spaces, reflecting a dedication to providing students with a contemporary environment that supports both traditional classroom instruction and collaborative, hands-on learning experiences.
For more information, contact South Portland High School at (207) 767-3266 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-3266
SOUTH PORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in South Portland, ME with about 896 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maine
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Portland Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 896
- Teachers:
- 68.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 896 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH PORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 79.7%
- Black or African American
- 6.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 4.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.