Serving 2,243 students in grades 9-12, Portage High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana 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 Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Portage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Portage High School's student population of 2,243 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Portage High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portage High School is 0.64, which is more 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
#1206 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
16%
13%
White
52%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portage High School's ranking?
Portage High School is ranked #1206 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Portage High School often compared to?
Portage High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chesterton Senior High School, Valparaiso 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 38% IN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portage High School?
The graduation rate of Portage High School is 93%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Portage High School?
2,243 students attend Portage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Portage High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portage High School?
Portage High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Portage High School offer ?
Portage High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Portage High School part of?
Portage High School is part of Portage Township Schools School District.
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