Deering High School is a public high school located on Stevens Avenue in Portland, Maine, United States. The school is part of the Portland Public Schools district. It is one of the three public high schools located in Portland, the others being Portland High School and Casco Bay High School.
Serving 836 students in grades 9-12, Deering High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 836 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deering High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Deering High School's student population of 836 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
836 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
1874
Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
Deering High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deering High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#497 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
11%
3%
Black
39%
5%
White
38%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rams
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deering High School's ranking?
Deering High School is ranked #497 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Deering High School often compared to?
Deering High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Portland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deering High School?
The graduation rate of Deering High School is 84%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Deering High School?
836 students attend Deering High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Deering High School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deering High School?
Deering High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Deering High School offer ?
Deering High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deering High School part of?
Deering High School is part of Portland School District.
In what neighborhood is Deering High School located?
Deering High School is located in the Deering Center neighborhood of Portland, ME. There are 2 other public schools located in Deering Center.
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