- Belding High School reported a higher students per counselor than Portland High School (579:1 vs. 209.5:1).
- Portland High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Belding High School (113 vs. 1).
- Belding High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Portland High School (104 vs. 1).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Portland High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Belding High School (207 vs. 149).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Portland High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Belding High School (150 vs. 134).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Portland High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Belding High School (113 vs. 1).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Belding High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Portland High School (59 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Belding High School reported a higher students per counselor than Portland High School (579:1 vs. 209.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
21 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Belding High School
$15,200.36
Portland High School
$13,069.25
Local revenue share
Belding High School
29.2%
Portland High School
22.6%
State revenue share
Belding High School
64.3%
Portland High School
70.4%
Federal revenue share
Belding High School
6.5%
Portland High School
7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Belding High School
23.2%
Portland High School
23.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Ionia County
$73,436
Ionia County
$73,436
Poverty rate
Ionia County
11.4%
Ionia County
11.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Ionia County
18%
Ionia County
18%
Unemployment rate
Ionia County
4.4%
Ionia County
4.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.