Portage Northern High School
1000 Idaho Avenue, Portage, MI, 49024-1233 -  Map
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School Overview:
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 4% 7%
% Migrant Students Enrolled n/a n/a
School Performance:
(MI) Statewide Testing Performance
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School District:
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
School Notes:
  • 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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School Zip Code:
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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