- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Portage, MI
Portage Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Portage Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262895006491
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portage Central High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Portage · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Portage Central High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portage Central High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Portage, MI.
School address
District: Portage Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262895006491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Portage Central High School held near 1,385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.9 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 262895006491 · Portage, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,391 enr · 20.5:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Portage Northern High School (1,194 students)
Portage Central High School held near 1,385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.9 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Portage Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Portage Central High School
1,391 students
- Portage Northe
Portage Northern High School
1,194 students
- Portage Centra
Portage Central Middle School
719 students
- Portage West M
Portage West Middle School
717 students
- Portage North
Portage North Middle School
609 students
- Moorsbridge El
Moorsbridge Elementary School
591 students
What this shows Portage Central High School reports 1,391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Portage Central High School compares
Portage Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 73% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,391 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,391
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Michigan - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,765
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 3.2%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Portage Central High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Portage Public Schools reports $13,765 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Portage Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Northern High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portage Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Portage West Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portage North Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moorsbridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Portage Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Portage Central High School
How many students attend Portage Central High School?
Portage Central High School has 1,391 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portage, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,420 (2022-23) → 1,385 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portage Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portage Central High School is 20.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Portage Central High School?
14.8% of students at Portage Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portage Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Portage Central High School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Portage, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portage Central High School?
Portage Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Portage Central High School rank among high schools in Portage?
By Resource Investment Index, Portage Central High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Portage, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Portage on the city page.
What other schools are in Portage Public Schools?
Besides Portage Central High School, Portage Public Schools also operates Portage Northern High School (1,194 students), Portage Central Middle School (719 students), and Portage West Middle School (717 students). See the Portage Public Schools district page for the complete list.