Portage Northern High School
School Overview
Portage Northern High School is a public school located in Portage, Michigan. It is a school in Portage Public Schools district.
According to the Michigan state assessment result, 56% of students are proficient in Math learning and 76% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,322 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1 where a total of 66 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,322 students are attending Portage Northern High School. By gender, there are 713 and 609 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 66 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Portage Northern High School and the students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1. 92.4% of teachers are certified. 83.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 66 | Students per teacher: 20 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 61 | 92.4% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 5 | 7.6% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 11 | 16.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 331 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 22,066 Households |
| Population | 55,319 |
| Male | 27,070 |
| Female | 28,390 |
| Child Population | 16,955 |
| Total Housing Units | 23,222 Units |
| Average House Value | $178,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $854 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.30% |
| Average Household Income | $69,458 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 95.99% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Portage Northern High School offers 18 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 292 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 390 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 315 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Portage Northern High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 18 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 292 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 123 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 17 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 172 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 390 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 315 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 2 harassment and bullying has been reported at Portage Northern High School. There are 2 gender-related, 0 race, color, or nation origin, and 0 disabilities basis bullying reported.
| Total | On the basis of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
| Hispanic | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asian | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Black | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| White | Reported | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| Total | Reported | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 15 | 4 | 1 | 10 | |
Public Schools in Portage Public Schools
In Portage Public Schools, 14 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in PORTAGE, Michigan
2 private schools are serving students in PORTAGE, Michigan. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.