Serving 1,218 students in grades 9-12, Portage Northern High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,218 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5% in MI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Portage Northern High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portage Northern High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Portage Northern High School is ranked #531 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Portage Northern High School often compared to?
Portage Northern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Portage Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portage Northern High School?
The graduation rate of Portage Northern High School is 96%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Portage Northern High School?
1,218 students attend Portage Northern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Portage Northern High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portage Northern High School?
Portage Northern High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Portage Northern High School offer ?
Portage Northern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Portage Northern High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,218 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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