Portage Northern High School

www.portageps.org

1,194 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Portage Northern High School, located in Portage, Michigan, is a prominent secondary institution within the Portage Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of educational opportunities. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, featuring a balance of rigorous core coursework, Advanced Placement (AP) classes, and specialized programs that cater to various student interests and career aspirations.

Beyond the classroom, Portage Northern is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school hosts a variety of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student-led organizations that foster leadership, community engagement, and school spirit. By integrating a supportive learning environment with robust co-curricular options, Portage Northern High School strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

1,194

Total Students

63.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Portage Northern High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	754
Hispanic	108
Black	122
Asian	76
Two or More	131
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
754 (63.1%)
Two or More
131 (11.0%)
Black
122 (10.2%)
Hispanic
108 (9.0%)
Asian
76 (6.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Portage Public Schools
Phone:	(616)323-5400
Website:	http://www.portageps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,194
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 9 302

Grade 10 285

Grade 11 294

Grade 12 313