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South Portland Public Schools

Maine · Public School District
8
Schools
3,081
Students
$16,890
Per-Pupil Spend
+18% nat'l
23.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-28pp vs nat'l
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

South Portland Public Schools is a public school district in Maine serving 3,081 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,890 is above average for a US public school district. Only 24% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body.

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All Schools (8)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School05–08424
Memorial Middle School06–08388
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
South Portland High School09–121,019
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,890+18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
21%
77%
State
20.6%
Local (property tax)
77.2%
Federal
2.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (77%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
3,081
Students
24%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score—
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,890 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 24% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Portland Public Schools?
South Portland Public Schools has 8 public schools, serving a total of 3,081 students.
What is the graduation rate for South Portland Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does South Portland Public Schools spend per student?
South Portland Public Schools spends $16,890 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in South Portland Public Schools?
24% of students in South Portland Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in South Portland Public Schools?
No, South Portland Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does South Portland Public Schools serve?
South Portland Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.