Serving 1,420 students in grades 9-12, Portage Central High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Portage Central High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portage Central High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Portage Central High School is ranked #282 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Portage Central High School often compared to?
Portage Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Portage Northern High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portage Central High School?
The graduation rate of Portage Central High School is 96%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Portage Central High School?
1,420 students attend Portage Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Portage Central High School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portage Central High School?
Portage Central High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Portage Central High School offer ?
Portage Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Portage Central High School part of?
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