Marsha DeCosta
Tim Dunham Realty
(207) 687-1328
145 Total Sales
1 in Portland
$400,000 Price
Portland High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
284 Cumberland Ave,
Portland, ME
Portland Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
77%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
C+
A-
B
C-
C-
C
A
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
29
Reading
30
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
63.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
33.6%
State Average
36.4%
Math
46.7%
State Average
48.7%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
222:1
Student Diversity
Male
54%
Female
46%
White
53%
Black
21.6%
Hispanic
14%
Two or more races
6.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
Native American
<1%
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 Maine
168 Students
University of Southern Maine
140 Students
Boston University
118 Students
Bowdoin College
89 Students
University of Vermont
83 Students
Northeastern University
81 Students
Bates College
76 Students
University of New Hampshire
71 Students
University of New England
67 Students
Tufts University
66 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
90 Students
Psychology
70 Students
Biology
51 Students
Environmental Science
35 Students
Nursing
34 Students
Computer Science
31 Students
Pre-Law Studies
31 Students
Engineering
30 Students
Political Science and Government
29 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
24 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/19/2025
Portland High school is a very diverse community full of experiences for all. The school located in downtown Portland which opens up opportunities for students.
7/28/2024
In my experience, the public schools I attended were overcrowded and had safety issues. The sense of community was also lacking -- granted this could have been because Covid landed in the middle of my Freshman year.
12/30/2021
Great teachers and great environment. Something special this school offers it's students is an open campus. This allows us to spread our wings in the city for lunch, build trust and respect with staff and meet amazing the amazing community that builds not only our city, but our campus too.
GreatSchools Reviews
12/4/2021
My son is a student at PHS and is receiving an excellent education. He is being challenged and has an extensive selection of STEM electives to choose from. AP classes senior year offer courses at local colleges. As a violinist, he finds the orchestra a great group with exceptional instruction. Sport...
8/19/2021
My son had a great experience at PHS and was well prepared for college. The staff was caring and competent, there is amazing diversity and support. Highly recommend!
3/14/2014
Portland High School is a beautiful school, really niche architecturally, set in the heart of downtown Portland Maine. It is culturally rich, diverse, and they give a lot to the community. Our kids were very well prepared for college when they graduated! Thanks PPHS!
7/14/2010
As an alumni, I found PHS during my time there very diverse and prides itself on the diversity found among the students. Where else do you have the option of more than 6 languages to study. I also find that the faculty does care and deals with truancy seriously. The comment from June 16 is very inco...
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Map
List Price Range
$388K - $3M
Homes For Sale
13
Average Home Value
$758,735
Median Lot Size
5,662 Sq Ft
% Renters
84%
Average Household Income
$70,985
% of College Grads
56.5%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,906 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
92.1%
Homes for Sale
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$1,695,000
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,280 Sq Ft
- 33 Turner St
At the edge of Portland's iconic Eastern Promenade, 33 Turner Street is a rare offering—an 1850 home completely reimagined in 2018 and now nearly new from the foundation up. Classic exterior lines honor its history while the interior delivers modern luxury, efficiency, and livability with too many u...
Tom LandryBenchmark Real Estate(207) 386-3709 -
$1,395,000
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,457 Sq Ft
- 130 Morning St
- Unit 3A
Welcome to Solaris - Portland's most forward-thinking condominium. Built in 2022, Solaris is an architectural standout and one of the most environmentally progressive residential buildings in the city. Thoughtfully designed to near net-zero standards, this modern masterpiece was built with both peop...
Tom LandryBenchmark Real Estate(207) 204-3543 -
$770,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,228 Sq Ft
- 45 Eastern Promenade
- Unit 11J
Welcome to the Portland House, sitting at the edge of the spectacular Eastern Promenade Park. On the very top (11th) floor, you'll find this wonderful 2-bedroom corner unit condominium home. This unit boasts a stylish kitchen, wood floors and two full baths! The primary bedroom windows look directly...
Edmund Gardner IIIGardner Real Estate Group(207) 506-2888
Homes for Rent
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$2,030 - $4,995 per month
- The Armature
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 408+ Sq Ft
- 52 Hanover St
- Portland, ME
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$1,875 - $3,322 per month
- Liberty Commons
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 810+ Sq Ft
- 62 Macarthur Cir E
- South Portland, ME
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Bell Buoy Park
- Ocean
Eastern Promenade Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Fort Allen Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Tommy's Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Pleasant Street Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Lincoln Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
- Walking Paths
Congress Square Park
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
West End
Historic homes, open air and restaurants neighbor downtown Portland
Portland High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Portland, ME and is served by the Portland Public Schools in Maine. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 908 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Portland High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $758,735. Discover additional schools in the area, like Deering High School, South Portland High School, Portland Arts & Technology High School, and more. Learn more about what Portland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Portland High School.