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Port Huron Northern High School

1799 KRAFFT RD, PORT HURON, MI 48060Port Huron Area School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,169
Students
Total enrolled
91%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 5% vs nat'l
$14,499
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
21.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 42% vs nat'l
35/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 30% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,169 students in grades 09–12 in PORT HURON, Michigan.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,499 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 35th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Port Huron Northern High School is a very large high in PORT HURON, Michigan, serving grades 09–12 with 1,169 students. The district invests $14,499 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 35/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Port Huron Northern High School

1,169
Total Students
21.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
43%
Free Lunch
54
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution617 male · 552 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility43%
National avg 52% · 497 students
Student Composition
84%
Asian1%
White84%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black3%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 262883006473

Academic Outcomes at Port Huron Northern High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
91
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
91%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
35
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 35th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 9th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 48060

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,499Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,499
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,380
Student Support$2,755
Administration$1,740
Operations$2,175
Other$1,450
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,499 spent per student, an estimated $6,423 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
56%
24%
State government
56.2%
Local (property tax)
23.9%
Federal programs
19.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 91% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (35/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Keewahdin Elementary SchoolEdison Elementary SchoolMichigamme Elementary SchoolIndian Woods Elementary School
+6 more
↓
Middle
Central Middle SchoolFort Gratiot Middle SchoolHolland Woods Middle School
↓
High School
Port Huron High SchoolPort Huron Schools Phoenix AcademyHarrison Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountySt. Clair County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPort Huron Area School District →
Phone: (810)984-2671
NCES ID: 262883006473
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PORT HURON seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Port Huron Area School District
High
Port Huron High School
1,100 students · 09–12
● 35 opp69% FRL
Mid
Central Middle School
629 students · 06–08
● 35 opp72% FRL
Mid
Fort Gratiot Middle School
584 students · 06–08
● 40 opp39% FRL
Elem
Keewahdin Elementary School
487 students · PK–05
● 40 opp56% FRL
Mid
Holland Woods Middle School
420 students · 06–08
● 35 opp77% FRL
Elem
Edison Elementary School
418 students · PK–05
● 40 opp30% FRL
Elem
Michigamme Elementary School
387 students · PK–05
● 35 opp63% FRL
Elem
Indian Woods Elementary School
365 students · PK–05
● 44 opp65% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1799 KRAFFT RD, PORT HURON, MI 48060
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.