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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 University390 Students
Western Michigan University360 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor278 Students
Grand Valley State University184 Students
Kalamazoo Valley Community College160 Students
Kalamazoo College120 Students
Central Michigan University84 Students
Michigan Technological University71 Students
Hope College63 Students
Ferris State University62 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business109 Students
Psychology86 Students
Biology82 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies53 Students
Nursing48 Students
Computer Science44 Students
Marketing35 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science35 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology33 Students
Engineering31 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.1205 Reviews
4.0Senior
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.
4.0Senior
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.
5.0Alum
6/19/2023
It was an excellent 4 years that I will never forget my amazing experiences that I had at portage northern.
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...
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...
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...
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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