- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Portage, MI
Portage Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Portage Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262895001602
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portage Community High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Portage · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Portage Community High School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portage Community High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Portage, MI.
School address
District: Portage Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262895001602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Portage Community High School held near 135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 262895001602 · Portage, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 12.5:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Portage Central High School (1,391 students)
Portage Community High School held near 135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Portage Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portage Centra
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
- This school 137
Portage Community High School
137 students
What this shows Portage Community High School reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Portage Community High School compares
Portage Community 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 15% in Michigan - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
3
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Portage Community High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Portage Northern High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Portage Central Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Portage West Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Portage North Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Portage Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
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 (~137 students)
Frequently asked questions about Portage Community High School
How many students attend Portage Community High School?
Portage Community High School has 137 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portage, MI. CCD year-over-year: 138 (2022-23) → 135 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portage Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portage Community High School is 12.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Portage Community High School?
63.8% of students at Portage Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portage Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Portage Community High School is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Portage, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portage Community High School?
Portage Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Portage Community High School rank among high schools in Portage?
By Resource Investment Index, Portage Community High School ranks #1 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 Community High School, Portage Public Schools also operates Portage Central High School (1,391 students), Portage Northern High School (1,194 students), and Portage Central Middle School (719 students). See the Portage Public Schools district page for the complete list.