Enrollment
26
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 470402002433
Sumner County Middle Technical College High School at Portla — Portland, TN
Federal NCES profile for Sumner County Middle Technical College High School at Portla, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 20/100.
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Sumner County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sumner County Middle Technical College High School at Portla reports 26 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
On the finance side, the surrounding Sumner County spends $11,062 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.0% from local sources (property taxes), 45.2% from the state, and 12.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sumner County Middle Technical College High School at Portla compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 26 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Funding equity
$11,062
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 26 Top 1% in Tennessee — larger than 99% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470402002433
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sumner County, which includes Sumner County Middle Technical College High School at Portla.
$11,062
Per student
-10%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 45.2%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about Sumner County Middle Technical College High School at Portla
How many students attend Sumner County Middle Technical College High School at Portla?
Sumner County Middle Technical College High School at Portla has 26 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portland, TN.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sumner County Middle Technical College High School at Portla?
The largest demographic group at Sumner County Middle Technical College High School at Portla is White at 84.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Portland, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sumner County Middle Technical College High School at Portla?
Sumner County Middle Technical College High School at Portla has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.