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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 771 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
771 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Portage Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 675 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
0.11
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
15%
# Black Students
3 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
727 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
94%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
60
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
73
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
58
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
51
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
59
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
55
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
68
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
55
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
62
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
56
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
70
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,117 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,606 is less than the state median of $23,119. 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
$19,117
$23,696
Spending / Student
$17,606
$23,119
Best Portage Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portage Area Elementary 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
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High 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
| 358 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Portage Area School District?
Portage Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 771 students.
What is the rank of Portage Area School District?
Portage Area School District is ranked #99 out of 675 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?
94% of Portage Area School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Portage Area School District?
Portage Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, 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 $17,606 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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