St. Clair River Tunnel · Public domainPort Huron’s public schools score below 65% of Michigan districts on tests and graduation
In Port Huron, 22% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Port Huron, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Port Huron’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 733 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Port Huron’s, its schools beat 21%, lower than their 35% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 34% of tested students were proficient in reading and 22% in math, against 45% and 34% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
75% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,238 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then one middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Blue Water Middle College Academy, East Shore Leadership Academy and St. Mary/McCormick Catholic Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Port Huron’s grade
C+: better than 35% of Michigan school districts, #607 of 699 Michigan towns. Both inputs trail the Michigan average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Port Huron, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Port Huron
Holland Woods Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 404 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Port Huron
Holland Woods Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 404 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Port Huron
Holland Woods Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 404 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Port Huron · depends on your address
Port Huron Northern High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,089 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Port Huron High School
Grades 9–12 · 988 students · 18:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Port Huron · depends on your address
Port Huron Northern High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,089 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Port Huron High School
Grades 9–12 · 988 students · 18:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Port Huron · depends on your address
Port Huron Northern High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,089 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Port Huron High School
Grades 9–12 · 988 students · 18:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Port Huron · depends on your address
Port Huron Northern High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,089 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Port Huron High School
Grades 9–12 · 988 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Port Huron’s public schools are run by Port Huron Area School District, which also serves Burtchville, Clyde, Fort Gratiot and Grant and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Port Huron vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Port Huron’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Port Huron | C+ | Port Huron Area |
| Fort Gratiot | C+ | Port Huron Area |
| Marysville | A | Marysville |
Every school in Port Huron
12 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Port Huron Schools Adult Learning Center).
Questions about Port Huron’s schools
Are Port Huron’s schools good?
On Michigan’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Port Huron children attend score below 65% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #607 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 21%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Port Huron in?
Port Huron Area School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 6,916 students in 16 schools (2024–25).
Where do Port Huron kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Port Huron Northern High School and Port Huron High School.
What is Port Huron’s graduation rate?
75% of the class of 2023 in Port Huron Area School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Port Huron spend per student?
$16,238 in Port Huron Area School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Port Huron?
Yes: St. Mary/McCormick Catholic Academy (Catholic, grades PK–8, 90 students). Port Huron also has 2 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Port Huron families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Port Huron → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.