Serving 2,243 students in grades 9-12, Portage High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Portage High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portage High School is 0.64, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portage High School?
The graduation rate of Portage High School is 93%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Portage High School?
2,243 students attend Portage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Portage High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portage High School?
Portage High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Portage High School offer ?
Portage High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Portage High School part of?
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