C−
Deering High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
370 Stevens Avenue, Portland, ME 04103 · (207) 874-8260 · Part of Portland school district
Students
850
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
66%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Deering High School
- Reading / language arts 8 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 13.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency82%
State average 81.4%
Reading / language arts77%
State average 85.2%
Location
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370 Stevens Avenue, Portland
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9210
Grade 10198
Grade 11218
Grade 12224
Enrollment over time
749’20
711’21
750’22
836’23
850’24
Up 13.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 40%Black 36%Hispanic 13%Two or more races 6%Asian 5%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.