For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,006 students in South Portland, ME.
The top-ranked public high school in South Portland, ME is South Portland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Portland, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in South Portland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public high schools.
South Portland, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Portland High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 South Portland, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Portland High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
637 Highland Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-3266
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 767-3266
Gr: 9-12 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
675 Westbrook Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 822-2660
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 822-2660
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
South Portland, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
240 Ocean St.
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-7386
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-7386
Gr: 5-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
496 Ocean Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-0778
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-0778
Gr: K-5 | 94 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Macarthur Circle
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-3265
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-3265
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Minority enrollment: 16%
120 Wescott Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-5629
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-5629
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in South Portland, ME?
The top-ranked public high schools in South Portland, ME include South Portland High School.
How many public high schools are located in South Portland?
2 public high schools are located in South Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in South Portland?
South Portland public high schools minority enrollment is 37% 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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