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Granite Hills High School

1701 E. Putnam Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257

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Granite Hills High School serves 1,264 students in grades 9-12.

Granite Hills High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,264 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Granite Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Granite Hills High School's student population of 1,264 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,264 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

56 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Granite Hills High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Granite Hills High School is 0.24, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2357 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Granite Hills High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

19%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Granite Hills High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

48%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Granite Hills High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

23:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Granite Hills High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

87%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Granite Hills High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.24

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Granite Hills High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

91%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Granite Hills High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

88%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Granite Hills High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Porterville Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Granite Hills High School's ranking?

Granite Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Granite Hills High School?

The graduation rate of Granite Hills High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Granite Hills High School?

1,264 students attend Granite Hills High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of Granite Hills High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Granite Hills High School?

Granite Hills High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Granite Hills High School offer ?

Granite Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Granite Hills High School part of?

Granite Hills High School is part of Porterville Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,264 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education