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#1214 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 38% in state

Port Huron High School

High School · Port Huron Area School District · Port Huron, MI

A Port Huron Area School District high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2215 COURT ST, Port Huron, MI 48060

  • Math 27% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2021)
  • 84.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84%
AP Participation17.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
District spending per student$15,323
Chronic Absenteeism49.5%

Students at Port Huron High School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 11 points since 2018, reaching 42% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
48%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
16%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
15%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
2%
ELA
2%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Port Huron High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,138/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Huron), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,342

Median home value

$152,000

Median rent

$1,005/mo

College educated

17.4%

Homeownership

62.2%

Poverty rate

20.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
17.2% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics28sports offered
12 boys'·16 girls'·44 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Port Huron Schools Phoenix AcademyEnrollment path unverified2.910–120.1 mi136Compare →
Harrison CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–120.9 mi6Compare →
Blue Water Middle College AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.59–121.2 mi208Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Port Huron Area School District

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#2 of 15
District spending per student
$15,323NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Port Huron High School is listed in Port Huron Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Port Huron High School

Port Huron High School is a public high school in Port Huron, MI, part of Port Huron Area School District, serving approximately 1,058 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,214 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Port Huron High School

What grades does Port Huron High School serve?

Port Huron High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Port Huron High School?

Port Huron High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,058 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Huron High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Port Huron High School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Port Huron High School rank in MI?

Port Huron High School ranks #1,214 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Port Huron High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Port Huron High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Port Huron High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Port Huron High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Port Huron High School a charter school?

No, Port Huron High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Port Huron High School a Title I school?

No, Port Huron High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Port Huron High School?

68.8% of students at Port Huron High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,058
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
St. Clair County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.5%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%
Area population (ZIP 48060)
39,502
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
39
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48060; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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