Portage High School
Reported Enrollment
2,243
students
District
Portage Township Schools
County Context Score
34/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
6450 US Hwy 6, Portage, IN, 46368
School District
Portage Township Schools
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 180915001514
- District ID
- 1809150
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
2,243 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Portage High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Porter County has 54 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 11 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Portage High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Portage Township Schools, Porter County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Portage High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Portage Township Schools.
2,243 students
Portage High School reports 2,243 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 10 other high schools in Porter County with enrollment data, 10 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 436 students.
11 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 436 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
11 district schools
Portage Township Schools lists 8 primary, 2 middle, 1 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
8
Middle
2
High
1
Other
0
Nearby context inside Portage Township Schools
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School Profile FAQ
Is Portage High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Portage Township Schools.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Portage High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Portage High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Portage High School with nearby schools?
Portage High School should be compared with 11 high schools in Porter County, plus other schools in Portage Township Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Portage High School?
Before using Portage High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Portage Township Schools.
Part of Portage Township Schools
Portage High School is one of 11 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 6,742 students across 11 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
11
Reported Enrollment
6,742
11 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Central Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Crisman Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Ethel R Jones Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- George L Myers Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Paul Saylor Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Rowena Kyle Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- South Haven Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Wallace Aylesworth ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- William Fegely Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Willowcreek Middle School6–8 · MiddleProfile
Similar Schools
Valparaiso High School
Chesterton Senior High School
Boone Grove High School
Washington Twp Middle/High School
Kouts Middle/High School
Porter County Schools
County Context Score
34/100
County-level composite across 54 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.