For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 749 students in the neighborhood of Deering Center, Portland, ME.
The top-ranked public high school in Deering Center is Deering High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Deering Center, Portland, ME public high school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 82% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Deering Center, Portland, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Deering High School, with 65-69% 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 Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Deering Center, Portland, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deering High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
370 Stevens Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8260
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8260
Gr: 9-12 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Deering Center, Portland, ME?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Deering Center, Portland, ME include Deering High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Deering Center, Portland?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Deering Center, Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Deering Center, Portland?
the neighborhood of Deering Center, 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).
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