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Best Portland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,558 students in Portland, ME.
The top ranked public high schools in Portland, ME are Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences, Casco Bay High School and Portland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portland, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in Portland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public high schools.
Portland, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public high school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Portland, ME (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
185 Lancaster Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 699-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Casco Bay High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
196 Allen Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8160
Gr: 9-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Portland High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
284 Cumberland Av
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8250
Gr: 9-12 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Deering High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
370 Stevens Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8260
Gr: 9-12 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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Portland, Maine ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
180 Falmouth St
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8180
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
57 Douglas Street
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8225
Gr: 1-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Portland, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in Portland, ME include Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences, Casco Bay High School and Portland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Portland?
4 public high schools are located in Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in Portland?
Portland public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public high schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Portland are often viewed compared to one another?

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