Portage Central High School vs Utica High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 215 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portage Central High School
Portage · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,391 students
Utica High School
Utica · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,391 students
| Measure | Portage Central High School Portage, Michigan | Utica High School Utica, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 591 | #215 of 591 |
| National rank | #2280 of 16,910 | #7278 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,391 | 1,391 |
| Enrollment | 1,391 | 1,391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.5% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 38% |
| city | Portage | Utica |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portage Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 54.2).
- •Portage Central High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 38%).
- •Portage Central High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 60%).
- •Portage Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.5% vs 36.9%).
- •Utica High School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 20.8).
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 Portage Central High School better than Utica High School?
On the Success Index (US), Portage Central High School ranks higher (74.3 vs 54.2 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 Portage Central High School and Utica High School?
About 215 km in a straight line, between Portage and Utica in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Portage Central High School: 1,391. Utica High School: 1,391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Portage Central High School and Utica High School rank in Michigan?
Portage Central High School is 43rd of 591 and Utica High School is 215th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).