For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,448 students in South Portland, ME.
The top-ranked public high schools in South Portland, ME are Maine Connections Academy and 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 31% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 83% statewide average). High schools in South Portland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public high schools.
South Portland, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Maine Connections Academy, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public high school average of 15% (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.
Maine Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Southborough Dr., Suite 20
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 805-3254
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 805-3254
Gr: 7-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
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 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
675 Westbrook Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 822-2660
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 822-2660
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 Maine Connections Academy and South Portland High School.
How many public high schools are located in South Portland?
3 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 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public high schools average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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