Portland High School in Portland, CT

At a glance

Reported students

323

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

30.6

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Connecticut high enrollment

19th percentile

Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

219

Portland High School: 323 reported students.

State peer staffing position

31st percentile

10.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 332
Teachers (FTE): 38
Student–teacher ratio: 8.7:1

What the reported data says about Portland High School

Portland High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Portland. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Portland School District. NCES reports 323 students for 2024–25.

Among 209 high schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 650 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, close to the Connecticut median of 11.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.9%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Portland High School

1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.2%
Students with disabilities: 9.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 31.6%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1.5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White72.4%
Hispanic14.9%
Black6.8%
Asian1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

10 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Gildersleeve School

Elementary · Grades 02–04

253 reported students

Valley View School

Elementary · Grades PK–01

219 reported students

Brownstone Intermediate School

Middle · Grades 05–06

217 reported students

Portland Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

214 reported students

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Public schools near Portland High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Whiting Forensic Hospital High · Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services	09–12	0	2 mi
Middletown High School High · Middletown School District	09–12	1,193	2.9 mi
Cromwell High School High · Cromwell School District	09–12	515	3 mi
Vinal Technical High School High · Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	09–12	522	4.5 mi
East Hampton High School High · East Hampton School District	09–12	488	5.7 mi
Rocky Hill High School High · Rocky Hill School District	09–12	738	6.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Portland High School

What grades does Portland High School serve?

Portland High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Portland School District.

How many students attend Portland High School?

Portland High School reported 323 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 209 Connecticut high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 332 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Portland High School?

The calculated ratio is 10.6:1, based on 323 students and 30.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 11.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Portland High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Portland High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Portland School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Portland High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

31.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Portland High School in?

Portland High School is part of Portland School District, based in Portland, CT, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Portland High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Whiting Forensic Hospital (2 mi), Middletown High School (2.9 mi), Cromwell High School (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.