Port Huron High School

Summary:

Port Huron High School is a public high school serving around 1,100 students in grades 9-12 in Port Huron, Michigan, which is part of the Port Huron Area School District. The school has a diverse student population, with 67.18% White, 12.09% African American, 8.36% Hispanic, and 11.36% two or more races.

Academically, Port Huron High School performs relatively low compared to the state and nearby schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 16.9% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in M-Step/Science, 32% in M-Step/Social Studies, 37.2% in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and 13% in SAT/Mathematics. The school's four-year graduation rate is 83.7%, lower than the 91.0% rate at Port Huron Northern High School. Additionally, Port Huron High School has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 43.8% and a dropout rate of 8.3%, both significantly higher than the nearby Port Huron Northern High School.

The data suggests that Port Huron High School faces significant challenges, with a high percentage of students (68.82%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status of the student population. This may contribute to the school's lower academic performance and higher rates of chronic absenteeism and dropout. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with the community to support the academic and social-emotional needs of the students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2215 Court St
       Port Huron, MI  48060-4937


(810) 984-2611

District: Port Huron Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
550th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,199 Help


Feeder schools for Port Huron High School:

Elementary:    Cleveland Elementary
    Indian Woods Elementary School
    Michigamme Elementary School
    Roosevelt Elementary School
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Middle:    Central Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  1,100

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.2%
African American:
12.1%
Two or more races:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.8% Help


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Compare Details Port Huron High School ranks worse than 74% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.35. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Port Huron 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 Racial makeup is: White (67.2%), African American (12.1%), two or more races (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.8% 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 High School is 18.3, which is the 2nd best among 2 high schools in the Port Huron Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Port Huron High School employs 59.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Port Huron High School is $15,199, which is the 2nd highest among 2 high schools in the Port Huron Area School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Port Huron High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Port Huron High School 550th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Port Huron 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 High School

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Rank History for all students at Port Huron High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 43.50 476th 705 32.5%
2007 42.08 518th 767 32.5%
2008 40.83 518th 750 30.9%
2009 41.42 515th 754 31.7%
2010 55.95 431st 765 43.7%
2011 47.64 506th 784 35.5%
2012 39.36 507th 773 34.4%
2013 39.64 505th 805 37.3%
2014 34.35 538th 799 32.7%
2015 48.82 442nd 832 46.9%
2016 31.35 555th 852 34.9%
2017 43.87 433rd 835 48.1%
2018 29.92 552nd 824 33.0%
2019 21.93 530th 666 20.4%
2021 24.25 451st 561 19.6%
2022 14.50 500th 531 5.8%
2023 15.56 628th 735 14.6%
2024 25.35 550th 743 26.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Port Huron High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.03 81st 93 12.9%
2019 5.48 35th 36 2.8%
2023 4.02 110th 110 0.0%
2024 4.05 105th 105 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Port Huron High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.60 178th 315 43.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Port Huron High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.39 577th 755 23.6%
2019 19.54 447th 532 16.0%
2021 15.54 382nd 417 8.4%
2022 12.38 352nd 369 4.6%
2023 15.50 543rd 614 11.6%
2024 29.18 475th 654 27.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Port Huron High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.78 505th 710 28.9%
2019 16.31 475th 554 14.3%
2021 15.19 423rd 462 8.4%
2022 8.95 407th 416 2.2%
2023 12.65 541st 611 11.5%
2024 20.90 491st 619 20.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Port Huron High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.71 526th 707 25.6%
2019 17.41 472nd 543 13.1%
2021 28.33 345th 472 26.9%
2022 13.20 412th 440 6.4%
2023 11.14 554th 611 9.3%
2024 21.35 515th 633 18.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Port Huron High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.24 132nd 254 48.0%
2024 53.51 71st 188 62.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Port Huron High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.68 174th 201 13.4%
2019 35.52 62nd 97 36.1%
2023 7.13 183rd 190 3.7%
2024 22.23 158th 195 19.0%
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Rank History for White students at Port Huron High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.23 543rd 708 23.3%
2019 16.57 507th 582 12.9%
2021 23.68 417th 516 19.2%
2022 9.63 479th 492 2.6%
2023 14.64 574th 647 11.3%
2024 18.65 545th 638 14.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Port Huron High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1619 172 5 44 7 n/a n/a 0 1847
1989 1520 156 5 35 13 n/a n/a 0 1729
1990 1487 149 8 41 18 n/a n/a 0 1703
1991 1449 133 4 43 21 n/a n/a 0 1650
1992 1417 128 10 55 23 n/a n/a 0 1633
1993 1365 124 47 7 16 n/a n/a 0 1559
1994 1373 110 8 57 15 n/a n/a 0 1563
1995 1276 117 9 43 22 n/a n/a 0 1467
1996 1276 117 9 43 22 n/a n/a 0 1467
1997 1256 112 8 51 32 n/a n/a 0 1459
1998 1324 135 9 65 38 n/a n/a 0 1571
1999 1374 135 11 54 39 n/a n/a 0 1613
2000 1465 163 4 56 33 n/a n/a 0 1721
2001 1501 155 6 65 30 n/a n/a 0 1757
2002 1607 175 10 45 26 n/a n/a 0 1863
2003 1607 175 10 45 26 n/a n/a 0 1863
2004 1550 216 10 44 23 n/a n/a 0 1843
2005 1550 225 8 41 32 n/a n/a 0 1856
2006 1493 245 7 45 41 n/a n/a 0 1831
2007 1418 254 8 56 40 n/a n/a 0 1776
2008 1358 245 9 51 51 n/a n/a 0 1714
2009 1324 240 8 52 49 n/a n/a 0 1673
2010 1323 245 12 49 40 n/a n/a 0 1669
2011 1248 199 9 52 29 0 4 0 1541
2012 1153 210 12 48 27 0 14 0 1464
2013 1080 198 13 47 25 0 18 0 1381
2014 1004 189 13 51 23 1 27 0 1308
2015 1040 197 12 61 20 2 27 0 1359
2016 1042 185 12 82 24 1 47 0 1393
2017 1011 162 11 101 16 2 62 0 1365
2018 963 170 15 107 10 2 69 0 1336
2019 897 140 10 125 7 1 131 0 1311
2020 862 130 12 109 4 1 125 0 1243
2021 862 119 12 115 2 2 125 0 1237
2022 822 123 5 103 5 2 139 0 1199
2023 739 133 5 92 3 3 125 0 1100

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1847 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1729 n/a n/a 10.6
1990 1703 86.0 19.8 9.4
1991 1650 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1633 n/a n/a 12.4
1993 1559 n/a 0.0 15.7
1994 1563 68.3 22.9 14.2
1995 1467 70.0 21.0 19
1996 1467 70.0 21.0 19
1997 1459 67.0 21.8 21
1998 1571 69.0 22.8 20
1999 1613 75.0 21.5 21
2000 1721 75.0 22.9 24.1
2001 1757 76.5 23.0 21.5
2002 1863 83.5 22.3 30.7
2003 1863 83.5 22.3 30.7
2004 1843 83.5 22.1 39.1
2005 1856 92.1 20.2 34.8
2006 1831 93.6 19.6 35.3
2007 1776 85.4 20.8 44.5
2008 1714 74.4 23.0 35.8
2009 1673 78.8 21.2 50.9
2010 1669 82.4 20.2 52.5
2011 1541 72.0 21.4 52.7
2012 1464 71.6 20.4 54.2
2013 1381 66.8 20.6 54.2
2014 1308 62.4 20.9 53.8
2015 1359 63.0 21.5 38.4
2016 1393 65.0 21.4 39.9
2017 1365 62.1 21.9 45.1
2018 1336 63.5 21.0 56.7
2019 1311 65.5 20.0 56.3
2020 1243 60.3 20.5 57.3
2021 1237 57.5 21.5 62.3
2022 1199 53.0 22.6 61.9
2023 1100 59.8 18.3 68.8

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1847 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1729 n/a n/a 10.6
1990 1703 86.0 19.8 9.4
1991 1650 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1633 n/a n/a 12.4
1993 1559 n/a 0.0 15.7
1994 1563 68.3 22.9 14.2
1995 1467 70.0 21.0 19
1996 1467 70.0 21.0 19
1997 1459 67.0 21.8 21
1998 1571 69.0 22.8 20
1999 1613 75.0 21.5 21
2000 1721 75.0 22.9 24.1
2001 1757 76.5 23.0 21.5
2002 1863 83.5 22.3 30.7
2003 1863 83.5 22.3 30.7
2004 1843 83.5 22.1 39.1
2005 1856 92.1 20.2 34.8
2006 1831 93.6 19.6 35.3
2007 1776 85.4 20.8 44.5
2008 1714 74.4 23.0 35.8
2009 1673 78.8 21.2 50.9
2010 1669 82.4 20.2 52.5
2011 1541 72.0 21.4 52.7
2012 1464 71.6 20.4 54.2
2013 1381 66.8 20.6 54.2
2014 1308 62.4 20.9 53.8
2015 1359 63.0 21.5 38.4
2016 1393 65.0 21.4 39.9
2017 1365 62.1 21.9 45.1
2018 1336 63.5 21.0 56.7
2019 1311 65.5 20.0 56.3
2020 1243 60.3 20.5 57.3
2021 1237 57.5 21.5 62.3
2022 1199 53.0 22.6 61.9
2023 1100 59.8 18.3 68.8

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 High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,436 (14.0%) $8,818 (86.0%) $10,255
2020 $1,465 (13.3%) $9,550 (86.7%) $11,016
2021 $2,188 (18.3%) $9,795 (81.7%) $11,983
2022 $3,144 (24.3%) $9,783 (75.7%) $12,927
2023 $2,456 (16.2%) $12,742 (83.8%) $15,199

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Port Huron High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 530th of 666 High schoolsRanks 628th of 735 High schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Port Huron High School)31.220.4
 10.8%
   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 High School)4132.9
 8.1%
   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 High School)17.611.7
 5.9%
   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 Students13111100
 16.1%
African American140133
 5%
American Indian73
 57.1%
Asian105
 50%
Hispanic12592
 26.4%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White897739
 17.6%
Two or More Races131125
 4.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.3%68.8%
 12.5%


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Students at Port Huron High School are 67% White, 12% African American, 11% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,100 students attended Port Huron High School.

Port Huron High School ranks 550th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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