Deering High School vs. Portland High School
Should I attend Deering High School or Portland High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Deering High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Portland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 711 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 908 students in grades 9-12, Portland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
711 students
908 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#333 out of 508 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
84%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
154
222
Grade 10 Students
189
192
Grade 11 Students
148
254
Grade 12 Students
220
240
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
34%
21%
% White
44%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%