Portage Northern High School - Portage, Michigan/MI

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Portage Northern High School

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

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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

1:20

Students by Ethnicity

This School

(MI) School Average

% American Indian	n/a	1%
% Asian	5%	2%
% Hispanic	2%	4%
% Black	7%	17%
% White	85%	75%
% Unknown	1 %	3%

Additional Student Information

This School

(MI) School Average

% Eligible for Free Lunch

12%

22%

% 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	5
Number of Students Managed	9,577 students	1,866 students
District Total Revenue	$79,092,000	$16,392,000
District Expenditure	$79,922,000	$17,260,000
District Revenue / Student	$8,259	$8,785
District Expenditure / Student	$8,345	$9,250
District Graduation Rates	n/a	n/a

Portage Northern's Ally Golden not easily deterred (The Kalamazoo Gazette)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 04:51:45 am
Portage Northern senior Ally Golden who broke the divisional, pool and varsity records at the SMAC West championships with 488.28 points. She placed first for the third straight year. - (Courtesy of Portage Northern High School) PORTAGE — It...
Video of fight raises issues (WWMT 3 Kalamazoo)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 03:32:04 am
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – A video of a fight in the halls of a Portage school is highlighting a much bigger problem. That video shows two students beating each other at Portage Northern High School, but as soon as a bystander posted it to the internet, it took on a life of its own.
Local girls to model for Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra League's American Girl Fashion Show (The Kalamazoo Gazette)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 11:21:10 am
Yazmine Perez-Ostos stared at the dozens of girls who entered the gymnasium at The Gagie School, clutched her American Girl doll and smiled shyly.
Portage Northern High School offers 'White Christmas' (The Kalamazoo Gazette)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 03:06:10 pm
Portage Northern High School students have an early holiday present for the community: the stage presentation of the musical classic “White Christmas.”
In the next 24: band concert; vocal music performance (The Kalamazoo Gazette)
posted on October 25, 2009 at 09:06:20 am
CHURCH HOSTING BAND CONCERT: The Concordia University Wind Symphony will take the stage at 4:30 p.m. today at Zion Lutheran Church, 2122 Bronson Blvd. Donations will be accepted. (269) 382-2360. HEAR PORTAGE STUDENTS SING: The Portage Northern High School Women’s...

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Portage Northern High School is a high school in Portage, Michigan.Northern High School serves 1,350 students from ninth through twelfth grades. 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 nine 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 1965 to accommodate overcrowding at Portage Central High School, the school's crosstown rival. In 2007, Portage voters approved a bond issue that will fund major renovations at Portage Northern as well as an entirely new Central High School.
Academics
The school currently employs 136 faculty and staff, including 89 teachers.The school most recently earned a composite grade of B from the Michigan Department of Education based on standardized test achievement.
IBO World School
Portage Northern High School is among 564 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.
Student Activities
Clubs
The school has more than 25 student clubs. Some clubs include AMBUCS, DECA, Youth in Government, Be There, FCA, Strategy Club and the Environmental Club.
Forensics and Debate
The Huskies are home to a strong speech and debate program. Northern has captured 11 state titles in forensics and is the reigning state champion - a title they have won for the past eight years, and is a member of the National Forensics League. Their debate team has attended the State Championship 30 years in a row.
Arts
Portage Northern has a large arts program with a band, choir, orchestra and visual arts program. The theater program stages many acclaimed productions. The Portage Northern Wind Ensemble has played numerous historic conventions around the United States, playing at the second annual Michigan Music Conference at DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids, Michigan in January 2007, and at Carnegie Hall in 2000, 2003, and 2008. The ensemble has also been invited to play in various international venues in England, China, and Australia.
Athletics
Portage Northern High School has numerous Varsity and club teams, including: Ice Hockey, American football, soccer, baseball, softball, swimming, diving, marching band, tennis, golf, volleyball,basketball, wrestling, lacrosse, cross country running, track, competitive cheerleading, hockey, gymnastics, and water polo. Portage Northern competes in the Southwest Michigan Athletic Conference.
Athletic Accomplishments and Alumni
Portage Northern is renowned for its well trained and highly conditioned athletes. Several students have received accolades such as "Gatorade Player of the Year", Parade Magazine All-American, and All-State nominations from various newspapers. In addition, there have been many individual state champions in an assortment of sports. State Champions in track and field include, Joey Sarantos, Paul Sarantos, Kelly Baraka, Jim Campbell, Sharon Van Tuyl, Andrew Evans, and Matt Comer. Two Division 1 meet records are held by Portage Northern Alumni, including the 10.56 100 meter time held by Kelly Baraka, as well as the 197-11 discus throw held by Joey Sarantos. These performances along with Jim Campell's win in the 300 IM hurdles, Baraka's 2nd place finish in the 200 Meter dash, Sarantos's win in the shot put, and Adriel Morgan's 5th place in the long jump, contributed to the team's 2000 Division 1-LP track and field championship.
Fight Song
To the tune of Go U Northwestern
Go Portage Northern,go you Huskies go,
We are ever loyal,as we go to meet the foe,
Rah Rah Rah!
Win Northern Huskies,victory is our aim,
Go brown and white team,show them our fight team,
We are going to win this game!
External links
Official site
Portage Public Schools
Student Handbook
PNHS Drama Website

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