For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,391 students in Portage, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Portage, IN are Portage High School and Neighbors' New Vistas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portage, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Portage have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Portage, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Indiana average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Portage High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Portage, IN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6450 Us Hwy 6
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 764-6026
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 764-6026
Grades: 9-12
| 2,243 students
Rank: #22.
Neighbors' New Vistas High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Us Highway 6
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 850-4448
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 850-4448
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Portage, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Portage, IN include Portage High School and Neighbors' New Vistas High School.
How many public high schools are located in Portage?
2 public high schools are located in Portage.
What is the racial composition of students in Portage?
Portage public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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