Below Average
#1816 of 2,105 schools in WI
Portage High
High School · Portage Community School District · Portage, WI
A Portage Community School District high school where students score 45 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 E Collins St, Portage, WI 53901
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Portage High score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 27% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (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 WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
0.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Portage High 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,095/100K
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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
$72,244
Median home value
$214,300
Median rent
$969/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
68%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Academy of AchievementEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Columbia Correctional InstitutionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 11–12 | 1.4 mi | 4 | 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.
Portage Community School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,940NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Portage High is listed in Portage Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Portage High
Portage High is a public high school in Portage, WI, part of Portage Community School District, serving approximately 647 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,816 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Portage High
What grades does Portage High serve?
Portage High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Portage High?
Portage High has an enrollment of approximately 647 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portage High?
The student-teacher ratio at Portage High is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Portage High rank in WI?
Portage High ranks #1,816 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Portage High's MySchoolScout rating?
Portage High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Portage High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Portage High a charter school?
No, Portage High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Portage High a Title I school?
No, Portage High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Portage High?
0.5% of students at Portage High 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 647
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (608) 742-8545
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 53901)
- 14,654
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 53901; 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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