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Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences vs. Portland High School

Should you attend Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences or Portland High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences
185 Lancaster Street
Portland, ME 04101
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9/
10
Top 20%
Portland High School
284 Cumberland Av
Portland, ME 04101
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)

Portland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 373 students in grades 9-12, Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 968 students in grades 9-12, Portland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
373 students
968 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Portland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
60% | 40%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Portland High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
69 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Portland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Portland High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Portland Public Schools and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
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#288 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Portland High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≥90%
(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Portland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Portland Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≥90%
(Top 20% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Portland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Portland Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 5% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 1% in ME)
77%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences with the average graduation rate observed in the Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Portland High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Portland Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences by grade.
This chart displays the students of Portland High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
110
188
Grade 10 Students
89
239
Grade 11 Students
92
272
Grade 12 Students
82
269
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Portland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Portland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Portland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Portland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
86%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Portland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Portland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.26
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Portland High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Portland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Portland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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