Portage Public Schools

Portage Public Schools is an active, traditional public school district located at 8107 Mustang Drive in Portage, Michigan. Set within a small city environment in the broader Kalamazoo-Portage metropolitan area, this open, non-charter district operates 14 operational schools across the region. It offers a complete educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, serving a total student body of 8,497 learners, which includes 4,167 female and 4,330 male students. Community members, families, and educational researchers can learn more about the district by visiting its official website at http://www.portageps.org or by calling (269) 323-5000.

In the context of the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district maintains a robust workforce of approximately 2,078 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members to support its administrative and instructional needs. This includes nearly 999 FTE teachers, 81 FTE instructional aides, and almost 998 FTE support staff personnel working across its campuses. The enrollment reflects a diverse student body made up of 5,703 White, 827 multiracial, 697 Hispanic, 650 Black, 606 Asian, 11 American Indian, and 3 Pacific Islander students. Together, these staffing levels and comprehensive grade offerings position Portage Public Schools to deliver structured educational services across all primary and secondary grade levels.