Serving 1,420 students in grades 9-12, Portage Central High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Portage Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Portage Central High School's student population of 1,420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Portage Central High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portage Central High School is 0.40, 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
#282 out of 3069 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
77%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portage Central High School's ranking?
Portage Central High School is ranked #282 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Portage Central High School often compared to?
Portage Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Portage Northern High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portage Central High School?
The graduation rate of Portage Central High School is 96%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Portage Central High School?
1,420 students attend Portage Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Portage Central High School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portage Central High School?
Portage Central High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Portage Central High School offer ?
Portage Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Portage Central High School part of?
Portage Central High School is part of Portage School District.
School Reviews
5 8/23/2022
Love this school so much has so many great things to offer would never go anywhere else.
5 12/16/2019
This school is awesome. They have awesome lunch choices, amazing sports teams(that beat northern every time).
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