Portage High School is a public high school in Portage, Indiana that serves grades 9 through 12. The school has been in the area since the 1960s but can be dated back to the 1940s. The school serves the Portage, Indiana area as well as the South Haven area of Valparaiso, Indiana and Ogden Dunes, Indiana.
Serving 2,163 students in grades 9-12, Portage High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,163 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Portage High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Portage, IN, covering approximately 35.8 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.5 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge located 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Portage High School's student population of 2,163 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,163 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1932
School Calendar
School Rankings
Portage High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portage High School is 0.65, 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
#1197 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Indians
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portage High School's ranking?
Portage High School is ranked #1197 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Portage High School often compared to?
Portage High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chesterton Senior High School, Valparaiso High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portage High School?
The graduation rate of Portage High School is 91%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Portage High School?
2,163 students attend Portage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Portage High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Portage High School?
Portage High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Portage High School offer ?
Portage High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Portage High School part of?
Portage High School is part of Portage Township Schools.
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