Serving 137 students in grades 9-12, Portage Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Portage Community High School's student population of 137 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
137 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Portage Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portage Community High School is 0.59, which is more 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
#2255 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
30-39%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portage Community High School's ranking?
Portage Community High School is ranked #2255 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Portage Community High School often compared to?
Portage Community 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portage Community High School?
The graduation rate of Portage Community High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Portage Community High School?
137 students attend Portage Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Portage Community High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Portage Community High School?
Portage Community High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Portage Community High School offer ?
Portage Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Portage Community High School part of?
Portage Community High School is part of Portage School District.
In what neighborhood is Portage Community High School located?
Portage Community High School is located in the Crossroad Park neighborhood of Portage, MI. There are 5 other public schools located in Crossroad Park.
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