How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lake Center Elementary School | Portage Northern High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | PORTAGE, MI | PORTAGE, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 494 | 1,194 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.1:1 | 20.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 22.1% | 27.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lake Center Elementary School | Portage Northern High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,432 | $14,432 |
| District | Portage Public Schools | Portage Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lake Center Elementary School | Portage Northern High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.1% | 63.1% |
| African American | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 6.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 9.7% | 11.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lake Center Elementary School | Portage Northern High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 14 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.2% | 28.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 24 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.