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Portage Township Schools

Indiana · Public School District
11
Schools
6,742
Students
$14,031
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
60.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+8pp vs nat'l
91.0%
Graduation Rate
+4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Portage Township Schools is a public school district in Indiana serving 6,742 students across 11 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,031 is near the national average for a US public school district. 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (11)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
William Fegely Middle School06–08633
Willowcreek Middle School06–08949
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Portage High School09–122,243
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,031Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
23%
State
65.0%
Local (property tax)
22.8%
Federal
12.2%

State funding accounts for 65% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
6,742
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.0%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateIndiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.0% graduation rate — 4.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Portage Township Schools?
Portage Township Schools has 11 public schools, serving a total of 6,742 students.
What is the graduation rate for Portage Township Schools?
The graduation rate is 91.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Portage Township Schools spend per student?
Portage Township Schools spends $14,031 per pupil — 2% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Portage Township Schools?
61% of students in Portage Township Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Portage Township Schools?
No, Portage Township Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Portage Township Schools serve?
Portage Township Schools serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Portage Township Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Portage Township Schools is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.