Portage Northern High School

Portage Northern High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1000 Idaho Ave,  Portage, MI
Portage Public Schools
4.1
4.2
1,252 Students
A
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School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jim French
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
16%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
28
Math
28
English
28
Reading
28
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
52.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
307:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
66.9%
Two or more races
10%
Hispanic
8.6%
Black
8.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Michigan State University 390 Students
Western Michigan University 360 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 278 Students
Grand Valley State University 184 Students
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 160 Students
Kalamazoo College 120 Students
Central Michigan University 84 Students
Michigan Technological University 71 Students
Hope College 63 Students
Ferris State University 62 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 109 Students
Psychology 86 Students
Biology 82 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 53 Students
Nursing 48 Students
Computer Science 44 Students
Marketing 35 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 35 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 33 Students
Engineering 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 205 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/27/2024
I have been going to Northern for 3 years. I feel that it is a good school, and a good environment. I also feel that it is easy to get connected in things, and that teachers will try their best to help you out.
4.0 Senior
1/15/2024
Portage Northern high school is a school with a very strong student body. Students tend to be very interested in the spirit days as well as the football games. I personally enjoy my time at the school as I feel loved and cared for by the staff. Everyone keeps to themselves but when groups cross everyone is polite. Coaches are intense but loving as they create a family and familiar dynamic.
5.0 Alum
6/19/2023
It was an excellent 4 years that I will never forget my amazing experiences that I had at portage northern.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/19/2020
We chose this school for our kids because it offered challenge to our college bound kids. They all have graduated from Portage Northern High School. My kids have attended college or about to finish. One has a Master’s Degree in Economics & finishing a Respiratory Therapy Degree. Another has Register...
5.0 parent
3/21/2018
When we moved to town while my kids were in elementary school we carefully chose our home to make sure we were in the Northern area. We have not been disappointed. My children have taken wonderful classes from concerned and involved teachers (for the most part). Our school counselor is great. We hav...
5.0 parent
3/27/2013
My daughter graduated in 2012, after 2 years at PNHS. Due to my husbands job we move from State to State a lot. Out of the 4 high schools my children experienced - this was the best. The teachers were dedicated to making sure the kids were geting the most out of what was offered. I had more than one...
5.0 student
10/19/2011
I am a Senior at Northern and it has honestly been the best high school experience that I could have ever asked for. The teachers and counselors push you to excel. The IB Curriculum is phenomenal. It's a ton of work, but it's definitely helped me prepare for college classes. I'm doing the IB Diploma...

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