Serving 515 students in grades 6-12, Portal Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Portal Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portal Middle/high School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portal Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Portal Middle/high School is 90%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Portal Middle/high School?
515 students attend Portal Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Portal Middle/high School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portal Middle/high School?
Portal Middle/high School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Portal Middle/high School offer ?
Portal Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Portal Middle/high School part of?
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