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Portage Central High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
8135 S Westnedge Ave,
Portage, MI
Portage Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Eric Alburtus
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
51%
Reading Proficiency
78%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
98%
Niche Grade
A-
A
B+
A-
B+
A+
A
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
51%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
53.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
354:1
Student Diversity
Female
52%
Male
48%
White
76.7%
Two or more races
7.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.3%
Hispanic
6.1%
Black
2.6%
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
484 Students
Western Michigan University
410 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
349 Students
Grand Valley State University
243 Students
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
156 Students
Kalamazoo College
122 Students
Central Michigan University
102 Students
Ferris State University
95 Students
Purdue University
93 Students
Michigan Technological University
73 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
126 Students
Biology
101 Students
Psychology
92 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
63 Students
Marketing
62 Students
Nursing
56 Students
Finance
43 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine
43 Students
Engineering
38 Students
Chemistry
36 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/26/2025
My overall experience at Portage Central is fair. It is not bad, and I do enjoy going to Portage Central.
1/25/2025
Division 1 sports, IB diploma and AP courses are the best parts. The worst parts would be the IB diploma classes are not taught all the way through in time for the exam in some courses making it hard to guarantee preparedness and college credit.
12/3/2024
Over the course of my four years at Portage Central High School I have been able to have many valuable opportunities. I have also enjoyed my experiences with sports and clubs.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/14/2015
I graduated in 2005 unless you are upper or middle class and have no need of special education this school will be great for you well as long as your kid doesn't have issues with socializing. Anything not 'normal' is at best completely ignored here stay away at all costs.
9/16/2014
I graduated from the original Portage Central in 1962. In all the years since that there has been a PC, it has been excellent. The teachers were great then and great now. I taught over 30 years so can recognize good from bad.
4/26/2013
MY school isn't the best, there are druggies and pot heads in in, freely talking about it and when teachers here, the don't do ANYTHING. So besides that and the fights and bullying that you just have to put up with a any high school, my school does have good musical side to it. If your kids a music...
3/6/2010
Made the 2009 list of Top 500 schools in the nation, and is one of the few public schools on that list. Excellent teaching and counseling staff. Administration not flawless but above average. Nationally recognized Debate, Drama, Soccer programs, one of the only 4 schools in Michigan that offers the...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$170K - $969K
Homes For Sale
128
Average Home Value
$334,123
Median Lot Size
10,454 Sq Ft
% Renters
32%
Average Household Income
$91,316
% of College Grads
46.5%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
2,097 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
$285,900
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- 2 Baths
- 2,460 Sq Ft
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Homes for Rent
$1,320 - $2,619 per month
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- 1-2 Baths
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- 1-2 Baths
- 489+ Sq Ft
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- 2 Baths
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- 1-2 Baths
- 700+ Sq Ft
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$905 - $1,310 per month
- Briarwood Apartments
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- 1 Bath
- 660+ Sq Ft
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- Portage, MI
$1,100 - $1,495 per month
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Portage Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Portage, MI, in the Portage neighborhood, and is served by the Portage Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,385 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Portage Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $334,123. Discover additional schools in the area, like Woodsedge Learning Center, Portage Northern High School, Portage Community High School, and more. Learn more about what Portage has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Portage Central High School.