Serving 2,281 students in grades 9-12, Porterville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Porterville High School's student population of 2,281 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Porterville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Porterville High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1914 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Porterville High School's ranking?
Porterville High School is ranked #1914 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Porterville High School often compared to?
Porterville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monache High School, Porterville Military Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Porterville High School?
The graduation rate of Porterville High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Porterville High School?
2,281 students attend Porterville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Porterville High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Porterville High School?
Porterville High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Porterville High School offer ?
Porterville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Porterville High School part of?
Porterville High School is part of Porterville Unified School District.
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