Enrollment
24
High
DISTRICT 312 · STATE 475
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PORTAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 551206002174
Portage Academy of Achievement
2505 New Pinery Rd, Portage, WI 53901 · (608) 742-2165 · Columbia County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL24 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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Student : Teacher
24.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.8:1 · STATE 14.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
13%
3 students
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 13 | 54% |
| Grade 12 | 11 | 46% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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Where Portage Academy of Achievement ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin | In Columbia County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 24 | #501 of 532 | #9 of 10 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
24
+5 (+26%) vs 2020
0% since 2000-01, when it was 24
Student : Teacher
24.0:1
was 19.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 24 | 1 | 24.0:1 | 13% (3) |
| 2023-24 | 20 | 1 | 20.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 25 | 1 | 25.0:1 | 12% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 19 | 1 | 19.0:1 | 37% (7) |
| 2017-18 | 26 | 1 | 26.0:1 | 12% (3) |
| 2015-16 | 22 | N/A | N/A | 59% (13) |
| 2010-11 | 24 | 1 | 24.0:1 | 29% (7) |
| 2000-01 | 24 | 2 | 12.0:1 | 21% (5) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Portage Academy of Achievement.
Since 2017-18: students down 8% (26 to 24); teachers unchanged (1 to 1).
About Portage Academy of Achievement
Portage Academy of Achievement is a high school with a street address in Portage, Wisconsin. A federal count lists 24 students at the school, in grades 9 through 12. Average enrollment for high schools in Wisconsin is about 475, so this school runs 95% smaller than that.
Portage Academy of Achievement is among 8 schools run by Portage Community School District, which serves 1,956 students.
Federal enrollment data show Portage Academy of Achievement is 88% White. It is also 8% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. That is close to the 91% White share among all Columbia County residents.
The school reported 1 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 24.0:1. The school has more students per teacher than the 14.6:1 average for high schools in Wisconsin. Eligible students account for 13% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. Compared with the 32% average for public schools in Columbia County, the school's rate is lower.
According to the American Community Survey, in Columbia County, the median household income is $85,351, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 26% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 5%. There are 31 public schools in Columbia County, enrolling about 8,498 students in all.
Wayne Bartels Middle is the nearest neighboring public school, less than a tenth of a mile away. The five-mile area around Portage Academy of Achievement holds 6 other public schools.
NCES assigns Portage Academy of Achievement the locale Rural: Fringe, meaning in rural territory close to an urban area.
Enrollment grew 26% from its 2020-21 level of 19. The ratio of students to teachers went from 19.0:1 to 24.0:1 over the same years.
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Columbia County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
58,272
Census ACS
Median income
$85,351
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
31
8,498 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Portage Community School District
- Portage HighHigh · 600 students
- Muir ElementaryElementary · 439 students
- Wayne Bartels MiddleMiddle · 422 students
- Woodridge ElementaryElementary · 201 students
- Portage Partnering PreschoolElementary · 129 students
- Lewiston ElementaryElementary · 84 students
Other schools in Portage
- Portage HighHigh · 600 students
- Muir ElementaryElementary · 439 students
- Wayne Bartels MiddleMiddle · 422 students
- Woodridge ElementaryElementary · 201 students
- Portage Partnering PreschoolElementary · 129 students
- Lewiston ElementaryElementary · 84 students
Nearby schools
- Wayne Bartels Middle0.0 mi · 422
- Portage Partnering Preschool0.2 mi · 129
- Woodridge Elementary0.2 mi · 201
- Muir Elementary0.2 mi · 439
- Portage High0.3 mi · 600
- DOC: Columbia Correctional Institution1.3 mi · 6
Frequently asked questions
About Portage Academy of AchievementHow many students attend Portage Academy of Achievement?
Portage Academy of Achievement enrolls approximately 24 students in grades 09-12.
Is Portage Academy of Achievement an elementary, middle, or high school?
Portage Academy of Achievement is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portage Academy of Achievement?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Portage Academy of Achievement is approximately 24.0:1 (1 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Portage Academy of Achievement?
Student demographics at Portage Academy of Achievement are roughly 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more.
Is Portage Academy of Achievement public or private?
Portage Academy of Achievement is a public K-12 school, overseen by Portage Community School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.