Howard C Reiche Community Sch vs Portland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard C Reiche Community Sch
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
Portland High School
Portland · Public high · Grades 9–12
912 students
| Measure | Howard C Reiche Community Sch Portland, Maine | Portland High School Portland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #242 of 312 | #47 of 110 |
| National rank | #29202 of 50,301 | #8315 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 467 | 912 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 912 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.8% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 37% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 44.1).
- •Portland High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Portland High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Portland High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 72.8%).
- •Howard C Reiche Community Sch does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.5).
- •Portland High School is the larger school with 912 students compared with 467.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Howard C Reiche Community Sch better than Portland High School?
On the Success Index (US), Portland High School ranks higher (50.3 vs 44.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Howard C Reiche Community Sch and Portland High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard C Reiche Community Sch: 467. Portland High School: 912. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard C Reiche Community Sch and Portland High School rank in Maine?
Howard C Reiche Community Sch is 242nd of 312 and Portland High School is 47th of 110 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).