Paramount Charter Academy vs Portage Northern High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paramount Charter Academy
Kalamazoo · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
373 students
Portage Northern High School
Portage · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,194 students
| Measure | Paramount Charter Academy Kalamazoo, Michigan | Portage Northern High School Portage, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1394 of 1,581 | #61 of 591 |
| National rank | #46829 of 50,301 | #2930 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 373 | 1,194 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 1,194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 56% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Portage |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portage Northern High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 16.6).
- •Portage Northern High School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 17%).
- •Portage Northern High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 31%).
- •Portage Northern High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 95.2%).
- •Paramount Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.0).
- •Portage Northern High School is the larger school with 1,194 students compared with 373.
- •Paramount Charter Academy is a charter school while Portage Northern High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Paramount Charter Academy better than Portage Northern High School?
On the Success Index (US), Portage Northern High School ranks higher (71.5 vs 16.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Paramount Charter Academy and Portage Northern High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Portage in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paramount Charter Academy: 373. Portage Northern High School: 1,194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paramount Charter Academy and Portage Northern High School rank in Michigan?
Paramount Charter Academy is 1394th of 1,581 and Portage Northern High School is 61st of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).