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Coverage dated September 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026

42% of Portland high schoolers were chronically absent last year

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Portland Public Schools released new data this week showing that more than 40% of high schoolers in the district were chronically absent last year.

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  1. Portland Press Herald

    Chronic absenteeism in Portland high schools rises above 42% (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    The district has made significant improvements at the elementary level, but high school absenteeism rates are climbing, especially among homeless, Hispanic, economically disadvantaged and multilingual students, leaders said this week.

  2. Maine Public

    42% of Portland high schoolers were chronically absent last year (opens Maine Public)

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    Portland Public Schools released new data this week showing that more than 40% of high schoolers in the district were chronically absent last year.