Public schools in Port Huron, MI
17 open public schools with an address in Port Huron, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,703
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
4
1 virtual
An overview of Port Huron public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Port Huron, MI: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 7 high. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,703 students, an average of 335 per school. The largest campus is Port Huron Northern High School (1,089 students), and the largest elementary school is H D Crull Elementary School (397).
Port Huron Area School District operates the most schools here (12), plus 5 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 64% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Port Huron
Port Huron Area School District
Public school district
12 schools in Port Huron · 16 total
Blue Water Middle College
Independent charter agency
1 school in Port Huron
East Shore Leadership Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Port Huron
St. Clair County Intervention Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Port Huron
St. Clair County RESA
Specialized public school district
1 school in Port Huron · 3 total
Virtual Learning Academy of St. Clair County
Independent charter agency
1 school in Port Huron
Elementary schools in Port Huron
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Elementary Port Huron Area School District | PK–05 | 250 | 11:1 | |
| Creekside Learning Center St. Clair County RESA · Special Education School | 01–06 | 2 | 1:1 | |
| East Shore Leadership Academy East Shore Leadership Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 163 | 22.6:1 | |
| Garfield Elementary School Port Huron Area School District | PK–05 | 377 | 11.1:1 | |
| H D Crull Elementary School Port Huron Area School District | PK–05 | 397 | 14.4:1 | |
| Michigamme Elementary School Port Huron Area School District | PK–05 | 341 | 15.2:1 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Port Huron Area School District | PK–05 | 270 | 13.6:1 | |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary Port Huron Area School District | KG–05 | 246 | 10.9:1 |
Middle schools in Port Huron
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle School Port Huron Area School District | 06–08 | 599 | 16.3:1 | |
| Holland Woods Middle School Port Huron Area School District | 06–08 | 404 | 14.1:1 |
High schools in Port Huron
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Water Middle College Academy Blue Water Middle College · Charter | 09–12 | 205 | 11.8:1 | |
| Port Huron High School Port Huron Area School District | 09–12 | 988 | 18.4:1 | |
| Port Huron Northern High School Port Huron Area School District | 09–12 | 1,089 | 20.7:1 | |
| Port Huron Schools Adult Learning Center Port Huron Area School District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 10 | 5:1 | |
| Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy Port Huron Area School District · Alternative School | 10–12 | 141 | 31.9:1 | |
| St Clair County Intervention Academy St. Clair County Intervention Academy · Charter | 06–12 | 34 | 6.4:1 | |
| Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County Virtual Learning Academy of St. Clair County · Charter · Virtual · Alternative School | 06–12 | 187 | 31.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.1%
- Hispanic7%
- Black10%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial11.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Port Huron schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,703 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Port Huron
How many public schools are in Port Huron, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Port Huron: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 7 high. Together they reported 5,703 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Port Huron?
Schools with an address in Port Huron belong to 6 education agencies, led by Port Huron Area School District (12 schools), Blue Water Middle College (1 school), East Shore Leadership Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Port Huron?
Port Huron Northern High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Port Huron, with 1,089 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Port Huron?
Yes. 4 of the 17 public schools in Port Huron are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Blue Water Middle College Academy, East Shore Leadership Academy, St Clair County Intervention Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Port Huron schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Port Huron public schools is 14.1:1, lower than the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Port Huron guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Michigan cities