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Enrollment
1,511
High
DISTRICT 718 · STATE 796
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD·NCES 482178002199
Gregory-Portland High School
4601 WILDCAT DR, PORTLAND, TX 78374 · (361) 777-4251 · San Patricio County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,511 STUDENTS
B-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 48% of Texas public high schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public high schools
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
96 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
41%
625 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 373 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 408 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 408 | 27% |
| Grade 12 | 322 | 21% |
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
66.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +47.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
57.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +46.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 66 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 57 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 47 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 46 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 13.0% | 53.0% | 16.0% | 18.0% |
| Mathematics | 19.0% | 38.0% | 34.0% | 9.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 66.0% | 57.0% |
| 2024-25 | 63.0% | 38.0% |
| 2023-24 | 63.0% | 33.0% |
| 2022-23 | 16.0% | 6.0% |
| 2021-22 | 22.0% | 4.0% |
| 2020-21 | 19.0% | 11.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
58.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
56.0%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+2.1pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 58% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 56% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Gregory-Portland High School
Gregory-Portland High School's state test result (58.1% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory-Portland High School this school | 1,511 | 41.4% | 58.1% |
| Calallen High School CORPUS CHRISTI | 1,147 | 45.2% | 71.5% |
| Churchill High School SAN ANTONIO | 2,308 | 39.8% | 56.1% |
| Andrews High School ANDREWS | 1,193 | 43.3% | 49.5% |
| La Porte High School LA PORTE | 2,090 | 41.0% | 59.5% |
| Flour Bluff High School CORPUS CHRISTI | 1,940 | 42.9% | 74.3% |
Matched among Texas high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Gregory-Portland High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In San Patricio County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 58.1% | #551 of 1,385 | #2 of 7 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 57.0% | #365 of 1,425 ▲ 398 | #2 of 7 ▲ 4 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 66.0% | #450 of 1,425 ▲ 32 | #1 of 7 no change |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,511 | #458 of 2,107 | #1 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.8:1 | #871 of 1,344 | #7 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.6% | #598 of 1,346 | #2 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 41.4% | #1,175 of 1,522 | #7 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +6.3% | #465 of 672 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,511
+116 (+8%) vs 2020
+40% since 1990-91, when it was 1,082
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
was 15.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,511 | 95.6 | 15.8:1 | 41% (625) |
| 2023-24 | 1,500 | 97.4 | 15.4:1 | 47% (700) |
| 2022-23 | 1,464 | 98.3 | 14.9:1 | 45% (658) |
| 2020-21 | 1,395 | 92 | 15.2:1 | 49% (683) |
| 2017-18 | 1,421 | 92.6 | 15.3:1 | 50% (714) |
| 2015-16 | 1,412 | 89 | 15.9:1 | 32% (446) |
| 2010-11 | 1,328 | 85 | 15.6:1 | 34% (447) |
| 2000-01 | 1,250 | 82 | 15.2:1 | 18% (224) |
| 1990-91 | 1,082 | 70 | 15.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Gregory-Portland High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 6% (1,421 to 1,511); teachers up 3% (92.6 to 95.6).
About Gregory-Portland High School
Gregory-Portland High School is a high-enrollment high school in PORTLAND, Texas, administered by GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD. Students in grades 9 through 12 make up the school's enrollment of 1,511 students. That compares with an average of about 796 students for high schools in Texas.
GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD enrolls 5,024 students in 7 schools, including Gregory-Portland High School.
At Gregory-Portland High School, 60% of students are Hispanic. Smaller groups are 33% White, 3% Asian, and 2% multiracial. Census estimates put San Patricio County at about 57% Hispanic, close to the school's figure. The diversity index for Gregory-Portland High School is 53%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Gregory-Portland High School is 15.8:1, based on 95.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for high schools in Texas, 15.1:1, is lower. Gregory-Portland High School counts 41% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Among public schools in San Patricio County, the average eligibility rate is 63%.
Gregory-Portland High School holds a B- allk12 Grade, placing it above 48% of Texas public high schools.
The school's average proficiency rate across its state test results is 58.1%. For its free or reduced-price lunch share, the predicted value is 56.0%.
The school is in San Patricio County, where median household income comes to about $69,704, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 18% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 12%. San Patricio County counts 33 public schools with about 13,920 students.
Gregory-Portland High School's nearest public school is Clark Elementary School (about 0.7 miles). There are 6 more public schools inside five miles. Gregory-Portland High School places 2nd of 7 on proficiency among the closest schools that report scores.
Under the NCES locale system, Gregory-Portland High School is Suburb: Large.
Enrollment increased 8% over 4 years, reaching 1,511 in 2024-25.
The allk12 page for Gregory-Portland High School lets the school community talk about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
San Patricio County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
70,181
Census ACS
Median income
$69,704
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
33
13,920 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD
- Gregory-Portland Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,148 students
- Andrews Elementary SchoolElementary · 530 students
- Early Childhood CenterElementary · 529 students
- East Cliff Elementary SchoolElementary · 474 students
- Clark Elementary SchoolElementary · 457 students
- Austin Elementary SchoolElementary · 375 students
Other schools in PORTLAND
- Gregory-Portland Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,148 students
- Andrews Elementary SchoolElementary · 530 students
- Early Childhood CenterElementary · 529 students
- East Cliff Elementary SchoolElementary · 474 students
- Clark Elementary SchoolElementary · 457 students
Nearby schools
- Clark Elementary School0.7 mi · 457
- Gregory-Portland Middle School0.7 mi · 1,148
- East Cliff Elementary School1.4 mi · 474
- Early Childhood Center1.5 mi · 529
- Andrews Elementary School1.6 mi · 530
- Austin Elementary School2.6 mi · 375
Frequently asked questions
About Gregory-Portland High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Gregory-Portland High School?
Gregory-Portland High School enrolls approximately 1,511 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Gregory-Portland High School serve?
Gregory-Portland High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gregory-Portland High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Gregory-Portland High School is approximately 15.8:1 (96 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Gregory-Portland High School?
At Gregory-Portland High School, the student body is approximately 33% White, 60% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Gregory-Portland High School public or private?
Gregory-Portland High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.