Portage Community School District

The Portage Community School District is an active, regular public school system headquartered at 305 E Slifer St in Portage, Wisconsin. Positioned in a rural fringe community setting within the greater Madison metropolitan region, this non-charter district oversees eight operational schools that deliver comprehensive instruction to students from prekindergarten through 12th grade. According to federal educational data for the 2024–2025 period, the district serves a total student body of 1,975 children, consisting of 1,025 male and 950 female students. Demographically, the student population includes 1,566 White, 241 Hispanic, 103 multiracial (two or more races), 36 Black, 20 Asian, and 9 American Indian students, reflecting a steady distribution across early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school grade levels.

To support its student population and educational programming, the district employs a total staff footprint of 576.02 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. The instructional core is led by 306.0 FTE teachers and 15.32 FTE instructional aides, working alongside a support staff team of 254.7 FTE personnel responsible for operational and student services. Enrollment spans from 129 prekindergarten and 125 kindergarten learners in the early grades to 155 high school seniors preparing for graduation in the 12th grade. Community members, families, and researchers interested in learning more about the district's offerings can visit their official website at http://www.portage.k12.wi.us or contact the central administrative office directly at (608) 742-4879.