Top 3 Best Portage Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,049 students in Portage, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Portage, MI are Portage Central High School, Portage Northern High School and Woodsedge Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portage, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Portage have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public high schools.
Portage, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Portage Central High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Portage, MI (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portage Central High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8135 South Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,424 students
Rank: #22.
Portage Northern High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 Idaho Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(616) 323-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,289 students
Rank: #33.
Woodsedge Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1501 E Milham Road
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9414
Grades: PK-12
| 202 students
Rank: #44.
Portage Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 West Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Portage, Michigan

Portage, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1819 East Milham Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9323
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
321 W South St
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1912 Birch
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1316 Barney Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
5177 W Main St
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Po Box 1748
Portage, MI 49081
(269) 276-9036
Grades: Inquire with school
| 52 students
1819 East Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9214
Grades: 6-8
| 1 students
8106 Waylee Street
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6500
Grades: K-5
| 398 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Portage, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Portage, MI include Portage Central High School, Portage Northern High School and Woodsedge Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Portage, MI?
4 public high schools are located in Portage, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Portage, MI?
Portage, MI public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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