Port Huron Northern High School

Summary:

Port Huron Northern High School is a public high school serving 1,169 students in grades 9-12 in Port Huron, Michigan, which is part of the Port Huron Area School District. The school stands out for its relatively homogeneous student population, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (84.35%) compared to nearby schools like Port Huron High School and Croswell-Lexington High School, which have more diverse student bodies.

Port Huron Northern has consistently maintained a high 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.1% to 92.8% over the past 5 years, outperforming the district and state averages. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 19.6% in 2019-2020 to 43% in 2021-2022, which is much higher than the state average. While Port Huron Northern students outperform the district average on standardized tests, their performance lags behind the state average in several subject areas, including Math and Science.

The school has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $10,739 in 2019-2020 to $14,118 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district average. This suggests that the Port Huron Area School District is investing more resources into the school, though it will be important to monitor how these additional funds are being utilized to improve student outcomes and address the recent increase in chronic absenteeism.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1799 Krafft Rd
       Port Huron, MI  48060-8606


(810) 984-2671

District: Port Huron Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
365th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,118 Help


Feeder schools for Port Huron Northern High School:

Elementary:    Edison Elementary School
    Garfield Elementary School
    H D Crull Elementary School
    Keewahdin Elementary School
Middle:    Fort Gratiot Middle School
    Holland Woods Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.8 Help
Number of students:  1,169

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.3%
Two or more races:
5.6%
Hispanic:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.5% Help


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Compare Details Port Huron Northern High School ranks better than 50.9% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.45. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Port Huron Northern High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Port Huron Northern High School has the largest high school student body size in the Port Huron Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (84.3%), two or more races (5.6%), Hispanic (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Port Huron Northern High School is 21.8. 2 high schools in the Port Huron Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Port Huron Northern High School is $14,118. 2 high schools in the Port Huron Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Port Huron Northern High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Port Huron Northern High School 365th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Port Huron Northern High School in the ranking list.)

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Port Huron Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Port Huron Area School District 435th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Port Huron Northern High School

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Rank History for all students at Port Huron Northern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.03 221st 705 68.7%
2007 69.76 255th 767 66.8%
2008 73.70 217th 750 71.1%
2009 72.46 228th 754 69.8%
2010 74.23 214th 765 72.0%
2011 67.87 314th 784 59.9%
2012 70.84 228th 773 70.5%
2013 67.23 260th 805 67.7%
2014 59.29 343rd 799 57.1%
2015 74.50 203rd 832 75.6%
2016 58.27 339th 852 60.2%
2017 66.74 233rd 835 72.1%
2018 56.52 344th 824 58.3%
2019 46.98 356th 666 46.5%
2021 46.59 280th 561 50.1%
2022 48.42 300th 531 43.5%
2023 43.52 402nd 735 45.3%
2024 46.45 365th 743 50.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Port Huron Northern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.65 77th 105 26.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Port Huron Northern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.14 27th 315 91.4%
2023 23.64 88th 116 24.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Port Huron Northern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.62 414th 755 45.2%
2019 31.61 392nd 532 26.3%
2021 40.02 265th 417 36.5%
2022 43.64 236th 369 36.0%
2023 24.26 492nd 614 19.9%
2024 39.48 382nd 654 41.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Port Huron Northern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.44 350th 710 50.7%
2019 46.60 296th 554 46.6%
2021 41.03 268th 462 42.0%
2022 44.47 262nd 416 37.0%
2023 41.64 354th 611 42.1%
2024 48.01 299th 619 51.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Port Huron Northern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.56 317th 707 55.2%
2019 37.49 353rd 543 35.0%
2021 53.59 182nd 472 61.4%
2022 43.45 271st 440 38.4%
2023 35.21 400th 611 34.5%
2024 35.36 407th 633 35.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Port Huron Northern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.52 110th 254 56.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Port Huron Northern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.36 132nd 201 34.3%
2023 53.66 77th 190 59.5%
2024 36.11 123rd 195 36.9%
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Rank History for White students at Port Huron Northern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.17 368th 708 48.0%
2019 35.33 392nd 582 32.6%
2021 43.25 274th 516 46.9%
2022 45.22 280th 492 43.1%
2023 35.38 414th 647 36.0%
2024 38.98 387th 638 39.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Open Quote I gave Northern an above avg ranking simply because it is. State test results back this position. They have adequate choices for AP courses. In fact...I can say...having had 2 children go through Northern, assuming your child takes advantage of higher level courses. they should not be limited on their college choices. It is not uncommon to hear of kids going to Northwestern, Harvard, Michigan and other tier one academic colleges. Overall teachers are above avg, of course there's one or two exceptions. Finally...in my opinion...I find it odd when i hear of parents deciding to "school of choice" to local districts. Northern ACT scores are slightly higher than avg as are local districts. Sorry...but we do not have Cranbrook or Birmingham Public School level options....which would merit a school of choice decision. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Port Huron Northern High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1601 27 6 21 2 n/a n/a 0 1657
1989 1589 25 5 26 4 n/a n/a 0 1649
1990 1534 6 32 26 4 n/a n/a 0 1602
1991 1523 29 7 15 8 n/a n/a 0 1582
1992 1539 37 8 15 7 n/a n/a 0 1606
1993 1510 40 10 21 5 n/a n/a 0 1586
1994 1498 47 17 21 11 n/a n/a 0 1594
1995 1527 40 24 22 9 n/a n/a 0 1622
1996 1527 40 24 22 9 n/a n/a 0 1622
1997 1537 50 24 22 15 n/a n/a 0 1648
1998 1555 43 19 30 16 n/a n/a 0 1663
1999 1634 50 18 29 28 n/a n/a 0 1759
2000 1643 44 18 33 32 n/a n/a 0 1770
2001 1631 52 19 33 31 n/a n/a 0 1766
2002 1595 53 22 31 17 n/a n/a 0 1718
2003 1595 53 22 31 17 n/a n/a 0 1718
2004 1546 48 19 34 18 n/a n/a 0 1665
2005 1502 38 19 38 13 n/a n/a 0 1610
2006 1509 56 24 37 10 n/a n/a 0 1636
2007 1476 50 21 39 15 n/a n/a 0 1601
2008 1456 53 23 37 18 n/a n/a 0 1587
2009 1382 75 18 37 22 n/a n/a 0 1534
2010 1328 69 26 27 25 n/a n/a 0 1475
2011 1257 56 19 26 20 1 12 0 1391
2012 1235 58 23 25 19 2 5 0 1367
2013 1147 59 17 31 14 4 7 0 1279
2014 1093 62 19 30 15 4 12 0 1235
2015 1121 54 19 37 13 3 17 0 1264
2016 1132 44 19 37 7 3 23 0 1265
2017 1079 50 20 45 6 1 35 0 1236
2018 1083 50 21 53 8 1 45 0 1261
2019 1067 43 18 57 7 1 54 0 1247
2020 1002 40 12 62 4 1 61 0 1182
2021 995 38 8 56 5 1 67 0 1170
2022 1005 34 8 69 4 2 71 0 1193
2023 986 40 8 63 5 1 66 0 1169

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Port Huron Northern High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1657 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1649 n/a n/a 8.2
1990 1602 117.0 13.6 6.3
1991 1582 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1606 n/a n/a 9.2
1993 1586 n/a 0.0 9
1994 1594 69.2 23.0 8
1995 1622 69.0 23.5 10
1996 1622 69.0 23.5 10
1997 1648 70.0 23.5 7.9
1998 1663 72.0 23.1 7.5
1999 1759 75.0 23.5 9.3
2000 1770 74.7 23.7 11
2001 1766 70.5 25.0 8.4
2002 1718 75.6 22.7 18.2
2003 1718 75.6 22.7 18.2
2004 1665 74.0 22.5 14.1
2005 1610 85.4 18.9 17
2006 1636 84.0 19.5 19.3
2007 1601 83.0 19.3 25.1
2008 1587 76.8 20.7 19.7
2009 1534 69.0 22.2 33.1
2010 1475 64.6 22.8 35.9
2011 1391 66.2 21.0 34.9
2012 1367 62.2 21.9 38.6
2013 1279 62.8 20.3 35.6
2014 1235 60.6 20.3 33
2015 1264 59.0 21.4 22.5
2016 1265 61.0 20.7 24.1
2017 1236 56.6 21.8 29.2
2018 1261 55.4 22.7 39.8
2019 1247 54.0 23.0 37
2020 1182 54.0 21.8 34.5
2021 1170 51.9 22.5 37.4
2022 1193 55.3 21.5 38.2
2023 1169 53.5 21.8 42.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Port Huron Northern High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1657 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1649 n/a n/a 8.2
1990 1602 117.0 13.6 6.3
1991 1582 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1606 n/a n/a 9.2
1993 1586 n/a 0.0 9
1994 1594 69.2 23.0 8
1995 1622 69.0 23.5 10
1996 1622 69.0 23.5 10
1997 1648 70.0 23.5 7.9
1998 1663 72.0 23.1 7.5
1999 1759 75.0 23.5 9.3
2000 1770 74.7 23.7 11
2001 1766 70.5 25.0 8.4
2002 1718 75.6 22.7 18.2
2003 1718 75.6 22.7 18.2
2004 1665 74.0 22.5 14.1
2005 1610 85.4 18.9 17
2006 1636 84.0 19.5 19.3
2007 1601 83.0 19.3 25.1
2008 1587 76.8 20.7 19.7
2009 1534 69.0 22.2 33.1
2010 1475 64.6 22.8 35.9
2011 1391 66.2 21.0 34.9
2012 1367 62.2 21.9 38.6
2013 1279 62.8 20.3 35.6
2014 1235 60.6 20.3 33
2015 1264 59.0 21.4 22.5
2016 1265 61.0 20.7 24.1
2017 1236 56.6 21.8 29.2
2018 1261 55.4 22.7 39.8
2019 1247 54.0 23.0 37
2020 1182 54.0 21.8 34.5
2021 1170 51.9 22.5 37.4
2022 1193 55.3 21.5 38.2
2023 1169 53.5 21.8 42.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Port Huron Northern High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,402 (13.6%) $8,940 (86.4%) $10,342
2020 $1,357 (12.6%) $9,382 (87.4%) $10,739
2021 $1,927 (16.7%) $9,597 (83.3%) $11,524
2022 $3,075 (24.9%) $9,262 (75.1%) $12,337
2023 $1,892 (13.4%) $12,226 (86.6%) $14,118

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Port Huron Northern High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 356th of 666 High schoolsRanks 402nd of 735 High schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Port Huron Northern High School)37.531.7
 5.8%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Port Huron Area School District)32.925.4
 7.5%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Port Huron Northern High School)58.151.1
 7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Port Huron Area School District)47.139.1
 8%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Port Huron Northern High School)31.625.4
 6.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Port Huron Area School District)23.217.6
 5.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12471169
 6.3%
African American4340
 7%
American Indian75
 28.6%
Asian188
 55.6%
Hispanic5763
 10.5%
Pacific Islander11
White1067986
 7.6%
Two or More Races5466
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37%42.5%
 5.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,169 students attended Port Huron Northern High School.

Students at Port Huron Northern High School are 84% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Port Huron Northern High School ranks 365th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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