Portland High School

phs.sumnerschools.org

1,199 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,199

Total Students

69.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Portland High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	939
Hispanic	136
Black	66
Asian	10
Two or More	38
American Indian	10

White
939 (78.3 %)
Hispanic
136 (11.3 %)
Black
66 (5.5 %)
Two or More
38 (3.2 %)
Asian
10 (0.8 %)
American Indian
10 (0.8 %)

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:	Sumner County
Phone:	(615)325-9201
Website:	http://phs.sumnerschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,199
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 316

Grade 10 327

Grade 11 280

Grade 12 276