Portage High School

2,163 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Portage High School, located at 6450 US Hwy 6 in Portage, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Portage Township School Corporation. As a large public high school, it acts as a central hub for the community, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes college preparatory courses, Advanced Placement (AP) programs, and various career and technical education pathways designed to prepare students for diverse post-graduation goals.

Beyond academics, Portage High School is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture, which plays a significant role in student life. The school fields a wide array of athletic teams—known as the Portage Indians—and supports numerous student organizations, clubs, and performing arts programs. With its expansive campus facilities and a long-standing history in Porter County, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience aimed at fostering both personal growth and community engagement among its student body.

2,163

Total Students

123.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Portage High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,049
Hispanic	598
Black	397
Asian	21
Two or More	94
American Indian	4

White
1,049 (48.5%)
Hispanic
598 (27.6%)
Black
397 (18.4%)
Two or More
94 (4.3%)
Asian
21 (1.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Portage Township Schools
Phone:	(219)764-6026
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,163
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	123.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	800
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 542

Grade 10 536

Grade 11 584

Grade 12 497

Ungraded 4