South Portland High School

637 Highland Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106

highschool.spsd.org/web/

1,019 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,019

Total Students

75.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Portland High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	645
Hispanic	80
Black	209
Asian	39
Two or More	44
American Indian	2

White
645 (63.3 %)
Black
209 (20.5 %)
Hispanic
80 (7.9 %)
Two or More
44 (4.3 %)
Asian
39 (3.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	South Portland Public Schools
Phone:	(207)767-3266
Website:	http://highschool.spsd.org/web/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,019
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 9 235

Grade 10 282

Grade 11 258

Grade 12 244