Portage Central High School is a high school in Portage, Michigan.
Serving 1,391 students in grades 9-12, Portage Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Portage Central High School serves the southeast part of Portage, MI, covering an area of approximately 29.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the school's edges and a maximum distance of 6.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Portage Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Portage Central High School's student population of 1,391 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,391 students
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
1922
School Rankings
Portage Central High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portage Central High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#483 out of 3025 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
75%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portage Central High School's ranking?
Portage Central High School is ranked #483 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Portage Central High School often compared to?
Portage Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Portage Northern High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portage Central High School?
The graduation rate of Portage Central High School is 98%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Portage Central High School?
1,391 students attend Portage Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Portage Central High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Portage Central High School?
Portage Central High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Portage Central High School offer ?
Portage Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Portage Central High School part of?
Portage Central High School is part of Portage School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This school is awesome. They have awesome lunch choices, amazing sports teams(that beat northern every time).
5 10/10/2025
Love this school so much has so many great things to offer would never go anywhere else.
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