Portola High School vs. Northwood High School
Should I attend Portola High School or Northwood High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Portola High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Northwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,097 students in grades 9-12, Portola High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 2,200 students in grades 9-12, Northwood High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,097 students
2,200 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
88 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#98 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#119 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
83%
Graduation Rate
95%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
569
561
Grade 10 Students
573
544
Grade 11 Students
479
564
Grade 12 Students
476
531
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
61%
59%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
18%
21%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%