For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,302 students in Portage, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Portage, IN are Portage High School and Neighbors' New Vistas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portage, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Portage have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Portage, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Portage High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Portage, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portage High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6450 Us Hwy 6
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 764-6026
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 764-6026
Gr: 9-12 | 2,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Neighbors' New Vistas High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Us Highway 6
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 850-4448
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 850-4448
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Portage, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Portage, IN include Portage High School and Neighbors' New Vistas High School.
How many public high schools are located in Portage?
2 public high schools are located in Portage.
What is the racial composition of students in Portage?
Portage public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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