South Portland School Department School District

The South Portland School Department School District is located in South Portland, ME and includes 8 schools that serve 3,050 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The South Portland School Department School District spends $13,040 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 58% on instruction, 38% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

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

District Student Information

The South Portland School Department School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 8% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the South Portland School Department School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The South Portland School Department School District serves 5% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.