Fast Facts

8,700 students throughout 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools.

Outstanding results in student achievement in all testing measurements.

Half of all high school juniors and seniors take International Baccalaureate classes.

The District will offer All-Day Kindergarten beginning 2012-2013.

More than 70% of faculty hold master’s degrees.

Faculty professional development stresses individual student learning styles.

First area district to offer online learning, parent internet viewer, and campus-wide wireless.

Points of Pride

Washington Post’s “Best High School” ranking includes Central and Northern High Schools.

The District received “Academic State Champion” status by The Center for Michigan.

The District was named to the 3rd Annual AP Honor Roll in 2013 by the College Board.

Northern High School’s Media Center selected as the “top school library” in Michigan by the American Association of School Libraries (top 35 in nation).

West Middle School recognized in 2012 by the Michigan Department of Education as a High Performing Reward school.

First district in Michigan to have officially authorized Confucius classrooms, offering early exposure to Chinese language / culture.

City of Portage, Portage Schools, and the Portage District Library recently launched a unique cooperative marketing effort to promote services to residents and businesses.

The Portage Connection, our e-magazine for alumni, received
the top award for electronic communications by the Michigan School Public Relations Association.

Recent Michigan “Teacher-of-the-Year” awards in Earth Science, Physics, and Forensics.

Community support as seen through the recent bond campaign resulting in one new high school; a partially new and partially renovated high school, two new elementary schools, and technology upgrades district-wide.

Continuing support of the District by our two school foundations, both with volunteer governing boards: Portage Education Foundation (est. 1990) and Portage Athletic Foundation (est. 1981).

Inspired Students | Superior Faculty | Cutting-Edge Facilities