A−
Portage Area School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 3 towns
Serves Portage, Portage and Cassandra.
Students
740
Schools
2
Spent per student
$18,286
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
12:1
Debt
$4.9M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Portage Area School District
- School Grade A−: better than 79% of Pennsylvania districts
- Math proficiency 9 pts above the state
- Spends 16% less per student than the PA average
- 12 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 8.2% since 2020
- Debt of $4.9M, about $6,682 per student
Test scores vs. PA
2020–21Math proficiency46%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 87.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$18,286 per student · 16% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 57%Support & administration 37%Other 6%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 20%State 67%Federal 13%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
806’20
816’21
807’22
771’23
740’24
Down 8.2% since 2020.
Students
White 94%Two or more races 3%Hispanic 2%Asian <1%Black <1%
Schools in the district
2 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.