Serving 1,100 students in grades 9-12, Port Huron 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 14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Port Huron High School's student population of 1,100 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Port Huron High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Port Huron High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2327 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
12%
18%
White
67%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port Huron High School's ranking?
Port Huron High School is ranked #2327 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Port Huron High School often compared to?
Port Huron High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Port Huron Northern High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Port Huron High School?
The graduation rate of Port Huron High School is 85%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Port Huron High School?
1,100 students attend Port Huron High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Port Huron High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Huron High School?
Port Huron High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Port Huron High School offer ?
Port Huron High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Port Huron High School part of?
Port Huron High School is part of Port Huron Area School District.
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