- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Portland, MI
Portland High School
Federal NCES profile for Portland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262912006497
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portland High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Portland High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portland High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Portland, MI.
School address
District: Portland Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262912006497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Portland High School held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 262912006497 · Portland, MI High · MID · TRAD
665 enr · 16.2:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakwood Elementary School (473 students)
Portland High School held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Portland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Portland High School
665 students
- Oakwood Elemen
Oakwood Elementary School
473 students
- Westwood Eleme
Westwood Elementary School
423 students
- Portland Middl
Portland Middle School
418 students
What this shows Portland High School reports 665 students on the CCD universe file.
How Portland High School compares
Portland 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Michigan - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$13,069
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Portland High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Portland Public Schools reports $13,069 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Portland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portland Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Portland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~665 students)
Frequently asked questions about Portland High School
How many students attend Portland High School?
Portland High School has 665 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 702 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portland High School is 16.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher 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 Portland High School?
21.7% of students at Portland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portland High School?
The largest demographic group at Portland High School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Portland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portland High School?
Portland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Portland High School rank among public schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Portland High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Portland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Portland Public Schools?
Besides Portland High School, Portland Public Schools also operates Oakwood Elementary School (473 students), Westwood Elementary School (423 students), and Portland Middle School (418 students). See the Portland Public Schools district page for the complete list.