Portland High School vs. Belding High School
Should you attend Portland High School or Belding High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Portland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Overview
Serving 702 students in grades 9-12, Portland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 557 students in grades 9-12, Belding High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
702 students
557 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1167 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2367 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
170
153
Grade 10 Students
172
132
Grade 11 Students
162
133
Grade 12 Students
198
139
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
92%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.28
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
