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Port Huron Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,206 students in Port Huron Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Port Huron Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
17 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
7,206 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
430 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Port Huron Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#574 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Graduation Rate
78%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.55
# American Indian Students
25 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
30 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
473 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
565 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
8%
18%
# White Students
5,385 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
75%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
722 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
554
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
567
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
504
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
510
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
516
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
486
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
552
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
534
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
549
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
614
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
619
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
668
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
533
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,473 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,248 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$104 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$96 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,473
$18,370
Spending / Student
$13,248
$17,559
Best Port Huron Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3559 Pollina Ave
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059
(810) 984-6507
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059
(810) 984-6507
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Harrison Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 15th St
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 455-0029
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 455-0029
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: #33.
Port Huron Northern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1799 Krafft Rd
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 984-2671
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 984-2671
Grades: 9-12
| 1,169 students
Rank: #44.
Keewahdin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4801 Lakeshore Rd
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059
(810) 984-6517
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059
(810) 984-6517
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #55.
Fort Gratiot Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3985 Keewahdin Rd
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059
(810) 984-6544
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059
(810) 984-6544
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #66.
Indian Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4975 W Water St
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 984-6515
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 984-6515
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #77.
H D Crull Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2615 Hancock St
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 984-6504
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 984-6504
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #88.
Holland Woods Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1617 Holland Ave
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 984-6548
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 984-6548
Grades: 6-8
| 420 students
Rank: #99.
Port Huron High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2215 Court St
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 984-2611
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 984-2611
Grades: 9-12
| 1,100 students
Rank: #1010.
Literacy Academy At Cleveland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Vanness St
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 984-6500
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 984-6500
Grades: PK-2
| 278 students
Rank: #1111.
Garfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1221 Garfield St
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 984-6509
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 984-6509
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #1212.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 32nd St
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 984-6533
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 984-6533
Grades: 6-8
| 629 students
Rank: #1313.
Michigamme Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2855 Michigan Rd
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 984-6523
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 984-6523
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #1414.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1112 20th St
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 984-6525
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 984-6525
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #1515.
Port Huron Schools Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2720 Riverside Dr
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 242-4321
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 242-4321
Grades: K-5
| 18 students
Rank: #1616.
Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1109 20th St
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 242-4558
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 242-4558
Grades: 10-12
| 162 students
Rank: #1717.
Steam Academy At Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
834 Chestnut St
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 984-6530
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 984-6530
Grades: 3-5
| 207 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Port Huron Area School District?
Port Huron Area School District manages 17 public schools serving 7,206 students.
What is the rank of Port Huron Area School District?
Port Huron Area School District is ranked #572 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Port Huron Area School District?
75% of Port Huron Area School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Port Huron Area School District?
Port Huron Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Port Huron Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,248 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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