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Port Huron Area School District

Michigan · Public School District
17
Schools
7,206
Students
$14,499
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
62.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+10pp vs nat'l
85.9%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Port Huron Area School District is a public school district in Michigan serving 7,206 students across 17 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,499 is near the national average for a US public school district. 63% 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 35/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (17)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Middle School06–08629
Fort Gratiot Middle School06–08584
Holland Woods Middle School06–08420
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Harrison Center06–125
Port Huron High School09–121,100
Port Huron Northern High School09–121,169
Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy10–12162
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,499Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
24%
State
56.2%
Local (property tax)
23.9%
Federal
19.9%

State funding accounts for 56% 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
17
Schools
7,206
Students
63%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.9%
Opportunity Score35/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 35/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Port Huron Area School District?
Port Huron Area School District has 17 public schools, serving a total of 7,206 students.
What is the graduation rate for Port Huron Area School District?
The graduation rate is 85.9%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Port Huron Area School District spend per student?
Port Huron Area School District spends $14,499 per pupil — 1% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Port Huron Area School District?
63% of students in Port Huron Area School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Port Huron Area School District?
No, Port Huron Area School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Port Huron Area School District serve?
Port Huron Area School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Port Huron Area School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Port Huron Area School District is 35/100. 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.