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Portage Public Schools

Michigan · Public School District
14
Schools
8,591
Students
$14,458
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
28.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-24pp vs nat'l
95.3%
Graduation Rate
+8.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Portage Public Schools is a public school district in Michigan serving 8,591 students across 14 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,458 is near the national average for a US public school district. 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (14)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Portage Central Middle School06–08740
Portage North Middle School06–08552
Portage West Middle School06–08679
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Portage Central High School09–121,420
Portage Community High School09–12138
Portage Northern High School09–121,252
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,458Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
36%
State
57.3%
Local (property tax)
36.4%
Federal
6.3%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
8,591
Students
28%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.3%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.3% graduation rate — 8.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Portage Public Schools?
Portage Public Schools has 14 public schools, serving a total of 8,591 students.
What is the graduation rate for Portage Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 95.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Portage Public Schools spend per student?
Portage Public Schools spends $14,458 per pupil — 1% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Portage Public Schools?
28% of students in Portage Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Portage Public Schools?
No, Portage Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Portage Public Schools serve?
Portage Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Portage Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Portage Public Schools is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.