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South Portland High School vs. Cape Elizabeth High School

Should you attend South Portland High School or Cape Elizabeth 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.

School Overview

School
South Portland High School
637 Highland Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Cape Elizabeth High School
345 Ocean House Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 995 students in grades 9-12, South Portland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 513 students in grades 9-12, Cape Elizabeth High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
995 students
513 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Portland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cape Elizabeth High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Portland High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cape Elizabeth High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Portland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cape Elizabeth High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Portland High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Portland 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 Cape Elizabeth High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cape Elizabeth School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#392 out of 512 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
#83 out of 512 schools in ME
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Portland High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cape Elizabeth High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 50% in ME)
90-94%
(Top 10% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Portland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Portland 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 Cape Elizabeth High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cape Elizabeth School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
85-89%
(Top 30% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Portland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Portland 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 Cape Elizabeth High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cape Elizabeth School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
55-59%
(Top 10% in ME)
86%
(Top 50% in ME)
≥95%
(Top 1% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of South Portland High School with the average graduation rate observed in the South Portland 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 graduation rate of Cape Elizabeth High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cape Elizabeth School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South Portland High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cape Elizabeth High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
237
114
Grade 10 Students
228
124
Grade 11 Students
271
126
Grade 12 Students
259
149

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cape Elizabeth High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cape Elizabeth School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Portland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Portland 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 Cape Elizabeth High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cape Elizabeth School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Portland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Portland 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 Cape Elizabeth High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cape Elizabeth School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
22%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Portland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Portland 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 Cape Elizabeth High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cape Elizabeth School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
63%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Portland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Portland 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 Cape Elizabeth High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cape Elizabeth School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Portland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Portland 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 Cape Elizabeth High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cape Elizabeth School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Portland High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Portland 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 Cape Elizabeth High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cape Elizabeth School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Portland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Portland 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 Cape Elizabeth High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cape Elizabeth School District 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%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Portland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Portland School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cape Elizabeth High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cape Elizabeth School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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