School overview
At a glance
Reported students
1,391
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
67.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.7:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 980 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
551
Portage Central High School: 1,391 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
20.7:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Portage Central High School
Portage Central High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in PORTAGE. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Portage Public Schools. NCES reports 1,391 students for 2024–25.
Among 980 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 278.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.7:1, above the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.1%) and Asian (8.6%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, computer science. The school reported 18 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Portage Central High School
- 1How do the reported 20.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 67.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.1%
- Hispanic5.9%
- Black3.2%
- Asian8.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
18 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Portage Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Portage Northern High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,194 reported students
Portage Community High School
High · Grades 09–12
137 reported students
Portage Central Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
719 reported students
Portage West Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
717 reported students
Portage North Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
609 reported students
Moorsbridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
591 reported students