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Portage Northern High School vs. Portage Central High School

Should you attend Portage Northern High School or Portage Central High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Portage Northern High School
1000 Idaho Ave
Portage, MI 49024
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Portage Central High School
8135 S Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
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9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
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 35%). 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).
Serving 1,385 students in grades 9-12, Portage Central 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 44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,218 students
1,385 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Portage Northern High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Portage Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Portage Northern High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Portage Central High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
65 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Portage Northern High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Portage Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Portage Northern High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Portage Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Portage Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Portage Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#557 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
#483 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Portage Northern High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Portage Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in MI)
44%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Portage Northern High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Portage Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 5% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Portage Northern High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Portage Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Portage Northern High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Portage Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
95%
(Top 20% in MI)
98%
(Top 5% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Portage Northern High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Portage Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Portage Northern High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Portage Central High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
300
374
Grade 10 Students
291
337
Grade 11 Students
318
327
Grade 12 Students
309
347
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Portage Northern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Portage Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Portage Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Portage Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2002-03 school year.
% Asian
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Portage Northern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Portage Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Portage Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Portage Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Portage Northern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Portage Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Portage Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Portage Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Portage Northern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Portage Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Portage Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Portage Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Portage Northern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Portage Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Portage Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Portage Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Portage Northern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Portage Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Portage Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Portage Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Portage Northern High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Portage Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Portage Northern High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Portage Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Portage Northern High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Portage Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Portage Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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