- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Portage, IN
Portage High School
Federal NCES profile for Portage High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180915001514
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portage High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Portage · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Portage High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portage High School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Portage, IN.
School address
District: Portage Township Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180915001514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Portage High School held near 2,198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 118.0 → 138.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-45 students YoY 180915001514 · Portage, IN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,163 enr · 18.3:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Willowcreek Middle School (920 students)
Portage High School held near 2,198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount). Teacher FTE added 118.0 → 138.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Portage High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Portage High School
2,163 students
- Willowcreek Mi
Willowcreek Middle School
920 students
- William Fegely 566
William Fegely Middle School
566 students
- Rowena Kyle El 437
Rowena Kyle Elementary School
437 students
- Central Elemen 409
Central Elementary School
409 students
- Wallace Aylesw 401
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary
401 students
What this shows Portage High School reports 2,163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Portage High School compares
Portage High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▲ 0% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,163 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,163
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in Indiana - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 327 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
African American 18.4%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Portage High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Portage Township Schools reports $12,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Portage High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willowcreek Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Fegely Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowena Kyle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wallace Aylesworth Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Portage High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Portage
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Portage High School
How many students attend Portage High School?
Portage High School has 2,163 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portage, IN. CCD year-over-year: 2,243 (2022-23) → 2,198 (2023-24), nearly flat (-45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portage High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portage High School is 18.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Portage High School?
49.7% of students at Portage High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portage High School?
The largest demographic group at Portage High School is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Portage, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portage High School?
Portage High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Portage High School rank among public schools in Portage?
By Resource Investment Index, Portage High School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Portage, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Portage on the city page.
What other schools are in Portage Township Schools?
Besides Portage High School, Portage Township Schools also operates Willowcreek Middle School (920 students), William Fegely Middle School (566 students), and Rowena Kyle Elementary School (437 students). See the Portage Township Schools district page for the complete list.