Portage High School

Portage High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
301 E Collins St,  Portage, WI
Portage Community School District
3.8
3.5
706 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Robin Kvalo
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
660
Verbal
640
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
24
Reading
25
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
78.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
253:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
White
84.6%
Hispanic
9.8%
Two or more races
2.7%
Black
1.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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.
University of Wisconsin-Madison 91 Students
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 58 Students
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse 53 Students
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 47 Students
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point 47 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 46 Students
University of Wisconsin - Platteville 40 Students
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh 36 Students
Madison Area Technical College 33 Students
Marquette University 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 41 Students
Nursing 28 Students
Business 24 Students
Psychology 23 Students
Chemistry 21 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 20 Students
Education 12 Students
Sociology 10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 9 Students
Criminology 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 44 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/10/2019
Portage High School offers a large variety of courses and STEM opportunities for students. There are many AP courses and fine arts courses as well.
4.0 NicheUser
5/9/2016
It depends on who you have. Most do a great gob.
4.0 NicheUser
1/2/2016
There are many students interested in the sports we have and the music program we have, especially the marching band.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 4 Reviews
3.0 parent
1/14/2015
I think there are some good teachers and some not so good teachers. I think the HS Administration is smart, I think the district Administration is lackluster at best. Two teachers at freshman orientation gave a very negative introduction to their classes (you're not going to like this class, but...)...
5.0 parent
3/10/2013
Just went to an introductory meeting at the high school for incoming freshmen. You Have to be impressed with the variety of courses that are being offered. A number of courses are offered for those who are college bound, with many of the courses offering college credit. A number of courses are being...
1.0 parent
8/31/2012
I think this school lacks in support and communication between parents and students. I have 3 kids a junior and two freshman which all transferred to montello schools after half the year of portage. I would not recommend this school at all it has been a struggle getting my kids to succeed and I thin...
5.0 student
2/11/2012
Portage offers a lot of great opportunities for students. It has a lot of what big schools have but in a small school setting. The band choir departments are phenomenal. The tech ed department is incredible. The quality of education is outstanding! The semester honor rolls always have a great amount...

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