DistrictsMainePortland Public Schools
School District

Academic Resources for Portland Public Schools

Varsity Tutors serves students in Portland Public Schools, a public school district serving the Portland area in Maine. The district educates 6,475 students across 17 schools.

Students eligible for a 10% Varsity Tutors partner discount

Map of Portland Public Schools
17
Schools

6,475

Total Students

17

Schools

78%

Graduation Rate

1160

Avg SAT

25

Avg ACT

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

The K–12 Academic Journey in Portland Public Schools

What to expect at each stage—and where students commonly need extra support.

Focus & Milestones

Building foundations in reading, writing, and math

  • Learn to read (K-2)
  • Read to learn (3-5)
  • Multiplication mastery
  • Middle school readiness

Common Pressure Points

Where students often need extra support:

  • 13rd grade reading transition
  • 2Math facts fluency
  • 3Fractions in 4th-5th grade

Testing & Assessments

Important tests at this level:

  • ME State Assessment (Grades 3-5)

Schools & Academic Resources

Find school and grade-specific tutoring for Portland Public Schools students, school information, and other academic resources.

E
Elementary Schools
Foundational learning with personalized tutoring support
Harrison Lyseth Elementary School
496 students
Grades PK-5
Available Grades:
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
Amanda C Rowe School
449 students
Grades PK-5
Available Grades:
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
Howard C Reiche Community Sch
427 students
Grades PK-5
Available Grades:
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
East End Community School
407 students
Grades PK-5
Available Grades:
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
Gerald E Talbot Community School
364 students
Grades PK-5
Available Grades:
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
Ocean Avenue
347 students
Longfellow School-Portland
257 students
Presumpscot School
230 students
Grades PK-5
Available Grades:
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
Peaks Island School
41 students
Grades PK-5
Available Grades:
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
Cliff Island School
3 students
M
Middle Schools
Transition support with subject-specific tutoring
Lyman Moore Middle School
482 students
Grades 6-8
Available Grades:
6
7
8
King Middle School
453 students
Grades 6-8
Available Grades:
6
7
8
Lincoln Middle School
435 students
Grades 6-8
Available Grades:
6
7
8
H
High Schools
Advanced academics with college prep tutoring
Portland High School
952 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Deering High School
750 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Casco Bay High School
382 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
O
Other Schools
Alternative & Special Programs
Portland Arts & Technology High School
0
District Performance
Graduation Rate

78%

Students graduating on time
Average SAT

1160

Combined score
Average ACT

25

Composite score
Per Student Spending

$19,897

Annual expenditure

Supporting Families in Portland Public Schools

Connect with qualified tutors who understand Portland Public Schools curriculum, state standards, and what it takes to succeed here.