PORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Portland High School is a public high school that is part of the Sumner County school district, located in Portland, TN with about 1,068 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 75 teachers, Portland High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Portland High School, located at 600 College Street in Portland, Tennessee, serves as a central educational hub for the local community as part of the Sumner County School District. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth by providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and diverse student organizations. By maintaining a focus on school spirit and community engagement, Portland High School strives to create a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop leadership skills and strong character while navigating their formative high school years.
For more information, contact Portland High School at (615) 325-9201 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-9201
http://phs.sumnerschools.org
PORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Portland, TN with about 1,068 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sumner County
- Total Students:
- 1,068
- Teachers:
- 75.4
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- 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 1,068 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 85.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.4%
- Black or African American
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.