PORTAGE NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL
Portage Northern High School is a public high school that is part of the Portage Public Schools school district, located in PORTAGE, MI with about 1,315 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 61 teachers, Portage Northern High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Portage Northern High School at (616) 323-5400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PORTAGE, MI 49024-1233
(616) 323-5400
http://www.portageps.org
PORTAGE NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in PORTAGE, MI with about 1,315 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Portage Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,315
- Teachers:
- 61.02
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,315 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PORTAGE NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.6%
- Two or more races
- 8.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.5%
- Black or African American
- 6.4%
- Asian
- 6.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.