Portland Public Schools School District

The Portland Public Schools School District is located in Portland, ME and includes 17 schools that serve 7,071 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Portland Public Schools School District spends $12,547 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 64% on instruction, 33% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Portland Public Schools School District has 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the ME state average being 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Portland Public Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 8% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Portland Public Schools School District, 18% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Portland Public Schools School District serves 21% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.