Portland High School is a public secondary school in Portland, Michigan, United States. It serves grades 9-12 for the Portland Public School District. The school was originally founded in 1881. The current building used was built in 1991.
Serving 665 students in grades 9-12, Portland High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Portland High School's attendance zone covers the entire Portland, MI school district, encompassing approximately 111.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Portland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Portland High School's student population of 665 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
665 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
School Rankings
Portland High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portland High School is 0.13, 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
#1088 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Cardinal
School Mascot
The Raider
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portland High School's ranking?
Portland High School is ranked #1088 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Portland High School often compared to?
Portland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ionia High School, Belding High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portland High School?
The graduation rate of Portland High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Portland High School?
665 students attend Portland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Portland High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Portland High School?
Portland High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Portland High School offer ?
Portland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Portland High School part of?
Portland High School is part of Portland School District.
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