Portage Northern High School

www.portageps.org

1,252 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.

1,252

Total Students

61.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Portage Northern High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	837
Hispanic	108
Black	106
Asian	73
Two or More	125
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
837 (66.9 %)
Two or More
125 (10.0 %)
Hispanic
108 (8.6 %)
Black
106 (8.5 %)
Asian
73 (5.8 %)
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:	1,252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
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 9 311

Grade 10 322

Grade 11 326

Grade 12 293