Portage Northern High School
- Public
- PORTAGE, MI
Public School
Portage Northern High School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- PORTAGE, MI
- Rating 4.13 out of 5 230 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A minus
- Health & Safetygrade B+
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade B+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
76%
Percent Proficient - Math
56%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1220
259 responses
Average ACT
28
134 responses
AP Enrollment
22%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade A minus
Median Household Income
$62,941
National
$62,843Median Rent
$839
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$164,300
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
87%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 23 responsesPoll
83%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 23 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,265
Free or Reduced Lunch
26%
92%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 26 responses85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 26 responses96%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 26 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$65,201
Teachers in First/Second Year
16%
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 32 responses84%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 32 responses94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 32 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$12,728 / year
National
$12,23989%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 37 responses46%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 37 responses70%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 37 responsesSimilar Schools
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Portage Northern High School Reviews
Rating 4.13 out of 5 230 reviews
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I am proud to be a Portage Northern Huskie. There are numerous clubs available for people of diverse interests, beliefs, and backgrounds; overall, it is an inclusive environment. Northern is also one of the few schools in Michigan that teach IB Latin as a course. Our school newspaper, the Northern Wipe, is both entertaining and refreshing with its interview, jokes, positive encouragement, and up-to-date news. I feel thoroughly challenged by IB courses, and have maintained a close relationship with my counselor about my future for the past four years. Our media center also provides lots of privileged online resources such as JSTOR for in-depth research. Unfortunately, I have heard average comments about the cafeteria food, and given the circumstances, Northern has a procedure for school-shootings that I wish were not necessary. However, the teachers are role models in life for most of us. Lastly, the grandeur of our school spirit at rallies and sports games would be difficult to beat!
Luckily, I've been blessed to have been able to attend good schools throughout my student life. But I must say, as someone who's spent 2 years at Central and 2 years at Northern, Northern is much better. At Central, I had trouble finding good people. In all honesty, most of the people there are rude, rich, hot, loud, drama-infused people. And because I'm none of those things, it was a little hard to fit in. But when I transferred to Northern, my outlook on going to school completely changed, and I was mentally and emotionally healthier too. Northern has a very chill environment which makes it easy to make friends, while also holding a great education with great school spirit. My only regret is that I didn't come here sooner.
My experience with this school has been very good, you can tell that the teachers really care for their students, and not only are they there to help teach the content, but they are also there to make sure that you as a student are doing the best that you can do. There is also a multitude of opportunities to make new memories or friendships through the numerous amounts of sports, clubs, and activities that the school has, ranging from a crocheting club all the way to mainstream marching band and varsity sports. Even though I go to the school for half the day, because of other classes I take outside of the school, the classes that I do have are very well structured. I've had amazing teachers that are flexible with me and my schedule as well as how amazing they are at teaching their subject.