Deering High School is a public high school located on Stevens Avenue in Portland, Maine, United States. The school is part of the Portland Public Schools district. It is one of the three public high schools located in Portland, the others being Portland High School and Casco Bay High School.
Serving 850 students in grades 9-12, Deering High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 850 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deering High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Deering High School's student population of 850 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
850 students
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Purple and White
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
We succeed together because everyone is valued, challenged, and empowered.
School Rankings
Deering High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deering High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#476 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
13%
4%
Black
36%
5%
White
40%
85%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.8%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ram
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deering High School's ranking?
Deering High School is ranked #476 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Deering High School often compared to?
Deering High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Portland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deering High School?
The graduation rate of Deering High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Deering High School?
850 students attend Deering High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Deering High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deering High School?
Deering High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Deering High School offer ?
Deering High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deering High School part of?
Deering High School is part of Portland School District.
In what neighborhood is Deering High School located?
Deering High School is located in the Deering Center neighborhood of Portland, ME. There are 2 other public schools located in Deering Center.
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