Port Huron Area School District
School District · Port Huron, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,323
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,323
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#268 of 532
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,323
+$740 vs Michigan median
District size
7,147 students
Much larger than Michigan median
About Port Huron Area School District
Port Huron Area School District is a Port Huron, Michigan school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 7,147 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $15,323 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Port Huron Area School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Port Huron Northern High School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Port Huron Area School District students show an average math proficiency of 24.4% and ELA proficiency of 33.2%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Port Huron Area School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Port Huron Area School District with test data.
Schools in Port Huron Area School District
16 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Port Huron
- Total Enrollment
- 7,147
- Teachers (FTE)
- 479
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Port Huron Area School District?
Port Huron Area School District has 16 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Port Huron Area School District?
The average composite rating for Port Huron Area School District is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Port Huron Area School District?
Port Huron Area School District spends $15,323 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Port Huron Area School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Port Huron Area School District is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Port Huron Area School District?
Port Huron Northern High School is the highest-rated school in Port Huron Area School District with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Port Huron Area School District?
Across schools in Port Huron Area School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Port Huron Area School District compare to other districts in Michigan?
Port Huron Area School District has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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