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Portage Community High School

1010 W Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49024
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Bottom 50%
Serving 138 students in grades 9-12, Portage Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Portage Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Portage Community High School's student population of 138 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
138 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Portage Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portage Community High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2222 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Portage Community High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Portage Community High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Portage Community High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Portage Community High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Portage Community High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Portage Community High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
14%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Portage Community High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Portage Community High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
54%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Portage Community High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Portage Community High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Portage Community High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Portage Community High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
30-39%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Portage Community High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Portage Community High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Portage Community High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portage Community High School's ranking?
Portage Community High School is ranked #2222 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Portage Community High School often compared to?
Portage Community 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portage Community High School?
The graduation rate of Portage Community High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Portage Community High School?
138 students attend Portage Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Portage Community High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portage Community High School?
Portage Community High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Portage Community High School offer ?
Portage Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Portage Community High School part of?
Portage Community High School is part of Portage School District.
In what neighborhood is Portage Community High School located?
Portage Community High School is located in the Crossroad Park neighborhood of Portage, MI. There are 5 other public schools located in Crossroad Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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