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Maine’s largest school system has 10 elementary schools, three middle schools and four high schools serving approximately 7,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 and more than 4,400 adult learners. The district takes full advantage of its location in a vibrant city with a thriving arts life. Schools draw on the resources offered by museums, theaters, local businesses and the city’s colleges and universities. Portland has a highly trained teaching staff. Many teachers hold advanced degrees. All of the district's teachers continue their education by pursuing professional development activities on a regular basis.

The primary purpose of our school system is to teach all children how to learn and to foster in each child the desire for life-long learning. We are committed to providing the means for intellectual, emotional, ethical, social and physical growth for cultural and ethnic diversity, which will assist every individual in becoming an informed and productive participant in our democratic society. The vision of Freeport Public Schools is to inspire in all the desire to learn and succeed. Our schools will be safe learning communities that celebrate our achievements and encourage active partnerships with families and the entire community. We will empower students to embrace the challenges and opportunities of the future.

Cheverus High School is a private, Jesuit college preparatory school which exists to educate ambitious students in Southern Maine, by educating the 'whole person:' fostering intellectual, spiritual, physical and personal excellence. The Cheverus education is inspired by the teachings of the founder of the Jesuits, St. Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556). Ignatius' vision of the “magis” challenges the entire Cheverus community to seek the “greater good” and to embody this vision by becoming men and women for and with others.