How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Loy Norrix High School | Portage Northern High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Portage, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,785 | 1,194 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.4:1 | 18.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.7% | 20.9% |
| 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 | Loy Norrix High School | Portage Northern High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,449 | $13,765 |
| District | Kalamazoo Public Schools | Portage Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Loy Norrix High School | Portage Northern High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40.7% | 63.1% |
| African American | 27.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% | 9.0% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 6.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 12.1% | 11.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Loy Norrix High School | Portage Northern High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 14 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 460:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 51.5% | 24.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 24 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.