Deering High School

dhs.portlandschools.org

750 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Deering High School, located at 370 Stevens Avenue in Portland, Maine, is one of the city's three public high schools and serves a diverse student population. As part of the Portland Public Schools district, the school is known for its rich history and vibrant community atmosphere. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust arts and music programs, and a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement, ranging from competitive athletics to various student-led clubs and organizations.

The school is particularly noted for its commitment to inclusivity and global citizenship, often highlighting its multicultural environment where students from many different backgrounds come together. Deering occupies a prominent place in the Portland community, emphasizing not only academic achievement but also personal growth, social-emotional learning, and community service. With its historic campus and central location, Deering High School aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the modern workforce by fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.

750

Total Students

60.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deering High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	80
Black	260
Asian	46
Two or More	42
American Indian	4

White
318 (42.4 %)
Black
260 (34.7 %)
Hispanic
80 (10.7 %)
Asian
46 (6.1 %)
Two or More
42 (5.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Portland Public Schools
Phone:	(207)874-8260
Website:	http://dhs.portlandschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	750
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	390
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	169

* 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 9 185

Grade 10 176

Grade 11 214

Grade 12 175