How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Portage Public Schools | Traverse City Area Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Portage, Michigan | Traverse City, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 8,616 | 8,712 |
| Number of Schools | 14 | 16 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Portage Public Schools | Traverse City Area Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,765 | $14,801 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.3% | 10.7% |
| State Revenue | 57.3% | 40.7% |
| Local Revenue | 36.4% | 48.6% |
Portage Public Schools
Federal State Local
Traverse City Area Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Portage Public Schools | Traverse City Area Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.2% | 87.0% |
| African American | 8.5% | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% | 4.4% |
| Asian | 6.6% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 10.2% | 0.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.9% | 25.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Portage Public Schools | Traverse City Area Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 32 | 48 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 330.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.4% | 26.4% |
School Types
Portage Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Traverse City Area Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.