Top Rankings
Portage Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 807 students in Portage Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Portage Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
807 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Portage Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#97 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
3 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
767 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
95%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
85
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
61
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
62
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
52
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
65
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
55
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
68
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
49
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
62
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
60
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
59
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
73
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
56
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,264 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,820 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,264
$23,649
Spending / Student
$16,820
$23,073
Best Portage Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portage Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
84 Mountain Ave
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Grades: PK-6
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85 Mountain Ave
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Grades: 7-12
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Portage Area School District?
Portage Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 807 students.
What is the rank of Portage Area School District?
Portage Area School District is ranked #98 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Portage Area School District?
95% of Portage Area School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Portage Area School District?
Portage Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Portage Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,820 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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