At a glance
Reported students
1,194
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
63.79
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
551
Portage Northern High School: 1,194 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
18.7:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,295
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62.18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.8:1
What the reported data says about Portage Northern High School
Portage Northern 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 1,194 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.7:1, close to 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (63.1%) and multiracial (11%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Portage Northern High School
- 1How do the reported 18.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 63.79 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.1%
- Hispanic9%
- Black10.2%
- Asian6.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial11%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
14 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Portage Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Portage Central High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,391 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
Public schools near Portage Northern High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Community High School High · Portage Public Schools | 09–12 | 137 | 0.2 mi |
| Loy Norrix High School High · Kalamazoo Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,785 | 1.6 mi |
| Portage Central High School High · Portage Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,391 | 2.6 mi |
| Kalamazoo Prep Academy High · Charter · Kalamazoo Prep Academy | 09–12 | 184 | 3 mi |
| Phoenix Alternative High School High · Kalamazoo Public Schools | 09–12 | 219 | 3 mi |
| Transition Services High · Kalamazoo Public Schools | 09–12 | 17 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Portage Northern High School
What grades does Portage Northern High School serve?
Portage Northern High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Portage Public Schools.
How many students attend Portage Northern High School?
Portage Northern High School reported 1,194 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,295 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Portage Northern High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.7:1, based on 1,194 students and 63.79 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Portage Northern High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Portage Northern High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Portage Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Portage Northern High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Portage Northern High School in?
Portage Northern High School is part of Portage Public Schools, based in Portage, MI, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Portage Northern High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Portage Community High School (0.2 mi), Loy Norrix High School (1.6 mi), Portage Central High School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.