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Portland Public Schools

Maine · Public School District
16
Schools
6,475
Students
$21,987
Per-Pupil Spend
+53% nat'l
44.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
86.1%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Portland Public Schools is a public school district in Maine serving 6,475 students across 16 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,987 is above average for a US public school district. 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (16)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
King Middle School06–08453
Lincoln Middle School06–08435
Lyman Moore Middle School06–08482
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Casco Bay High School09–12382
Deering High School09–12750
Portland High School09–12952
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,987+53% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
23%
68%
State
23.3%
Local (property tax)
68.1%
Federal
8.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (68%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
6,475
Students
44%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.1%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,987 per pupil — 53% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Portland Public Schools?
Portland Public Schools has 16 public schools, serving a total of 6,475 students.
What is the graduation rate for Portland Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 86.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Portland Public Schools spend per student?
Portland Public Schools spends $21,987 per pupil — 53% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Portland Public Schools?
44% of students in Portland Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Portland Public Schools?
No, Portland Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Portland Public Schools serve?
Portland Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Portland Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Portland Public Schools is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.