Very Good
#617 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 19% in state
Portage Northern High School
High School · Portage Public Schools · Portage, MI
A high school in Portage, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
1000 IDAHO AVE, Portage, MI 49024
- Math 45% proficient (2021)
- Reading 71% proficient (2021)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Portage Northern High School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 58% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 69% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Portage Northern 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,264/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portage), 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
$86,427
Median home value
$248,700
Median rent
$1,208/mo
College educated
51.4%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Hackett Catholic PrepPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Providence Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–9 | 1.4 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Woodsedge Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 220 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Portage Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #2 of 14
- District spending per student
- $13,805NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Portage Northern High School is listed in Portage Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Portage Northern High School
Portage Northern High School is a public high school in Portage, MI, part of Portage Public Schools, serving approximately 1,218 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #617 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Portage Northern High School
What grades does Portage Northern High School serve?
Portage Northern High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Portage Northern High School?
Portage Northern High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,218 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portage Northern High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portage Northern High School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Portage Northern High School rank in MI?
Portage Northern High School ranks #617 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Portage Northern High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Portage Northern High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Portage Northern High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Portage Northern High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Portage Northern High School a charter school?
No, Portage Northern High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Portage Northern High School a Title I school?
No, Portage Northern High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Portage Northern High School?
30.1% of students at Portage Northern 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
- 1,218
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (616) 323-5400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49024)
- 30,937
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
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 49024; 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
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