Portage Northern High School - Portage, Michigan/MI

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Portage Northern High School

1000 Idaho Avenue, Portage, MI, 49024-1233 -

tel: (616)323-5400
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Definition of Terms

Portage Northern High School

School Level

High school

Grades Offered

Grades 9 - 12

County

Kalamazoo County, MI

Students & Faculty

Total Students

1379 students

% Male / % Female

52% / 48%

Total Classroom Teachers

71 teachers

Students by Grade

Grade 9 - 365 students

Grade 10 - 354 students

Grade 11 - 300 students

Grade 12 - 360 students

This School

(MI) School Average

Teacher : Student Ratio

1:19

1:18

Students by Ethnicity

This School

(MI) School Average

% American Indian	n/a	n/a
% Asian	5%	2%
% Hispanic	2%	5%
% Black	7%	23%
% White	85%	67%
% Unknown	1 %	3%

Additional Student Information

This School

(MI) School Average

% Eligible for Free Lunch

12%

35%

% Eligible for Reduced Lunch

% Migrant Students Enrolled

n/a

n/a

(MI) Statewide Testing Performance

School Statewide Performance

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School District Name

Portage Public s School District

This School's Agency

(MI) District Average

Number of Schools Managed	14	3
Number of Students Managed	9,577 students	1,010 students
District Total Revenue	$79,092,000	$10,348,000
District Expenditure	$79,922,000	$10,395,000
District Revenue / Student	$8,259	$89,610
District Expenditure / Student	$8,345	$93,823
District Graduation Rates	n/a	n/a

Portage Northern High School is a high school in Portage, Michigan.
In addition to meeting the regular education needs of students living in the NHS attendance area, the school also houses several special education programs that address the needs of students throughout the Portage district. In addition, Northern is one of four Michigan high schools currently authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, a rigorous curriculum for grades 11 and 12 that focuses on globalism and interdisciplinary study.
History: Portage Northern was built in the year 1965 to accomdate overcrowding at Portage Central high school, the school's crosstown rival.
IBO World School: Portage Northern High School is among few of the U.S. high schools authorized to offer the highly respected International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. This challenging two-year curriculum for juniors and seniors emphasizes globalism and fosters interdisciplinary learning. Working with instructors trained and monitored by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), IB students undertake university-level course work that places them advantageously for success in post-secondary study. Many colleges and universities recognize the efforts and achievements of IB students and may award successful candidates college credit, waivers, or other benefits.
Clubs: The school has many student clubs, with the newest being the long desired Spanish Club. Some notable clubs at the school include AMBUCS, DECA, and the Enviromental Club.
Athletics: Portage Northern competes in the Southwest Michigan Athletic Conference.
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About This Zip Code (49024)

School Zip (49024)

(MI) State Average

Population (Approximate)

28,062 people

9,669,191 people

% (age 25+) w/College Degree

53%

24%

Population Average Age

36 years old

34 years old

Average Household size

2.5 persons

2.4 persons

Median Household Income

$54,786

$43,870

Avg. # of Rooms in Household

6.1 rooms

5.5 rooms

Median Age of Housing Structure

33 years old

46 years old

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Zipcode (49024)

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% Owning / % Renting

69% / 31%

70% / 30%

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1. Portage Central High School - 1490 students - view location
2. New City High School - 132 students - view location
3. Loy Norrix High School - 1291 students - view location
4. Comstock High School - 884 students - view location
5. Kalamazoo Central High School - 1328 students - view location
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