Portland High School

Portland High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
95 High St,  Portland, CT
Portland School District
3.6
5.0
332 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Kathryn M Lawson
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
610
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
30
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
59.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
174:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
74.3%
Hispanic
15.8%
Two or more races
4.2%
Black
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Connecticut 95 Students
Central Connecticut State University 48 Students
Boston University 40 Students
University of Rhode Island 37 Students
Quinnipiac University 36 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 34 Students
Eastern Connecticut State University 34 Students
University of New Hampshire 28 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 24 Students
University of New Haven 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 29 Students
Psychology 28 Students
Business 27 Students
Biology 19 Students
Political Science and Government 18 Students
Finance 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Computer Science 11 Students
Architecture 10 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 69 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/26/2025
Overall. my experience with Portland High School has been positive. The academic opportunities have all been selected to boost my academic potential and success. However, there is a lack of racial and sexual diversity, as well as a poor experience with food.
4.0 Alum
6/28/2023
Small school tight community. Some teachers were lacking but most were good. A lot of good memories.
4.0 Junior
10/31/2022
I enjoy my over all experience at Portland High School. The best is the sports and clubs, their is a wide verity of options to pick from when you get to high school.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/7/2008
5.0 parent
11/7/2008

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Portland High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Portland, CT, in the Portland neighborhood, and is served by the Portland School District in Connecticut. The school has a total enrollment of 332 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Portland High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $408,490. Discover additional schools in the area, like Raymond Hill School, Mountain Laurel Sudbury School, Achievement First Hartford Academy, and more. Learn more about what Portland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Portland High School.

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