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Porterville High

Porterville Unified · Tulare County · 465 West Olive Avenue, Porterville, CA 93257-3331

(559) 782-7210

5/10
#616
Rank 616 out of 1,227
Top 50%
English Language Arts6/10 · #557 · 55th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #580 · 53rd percentile
Science3/10 · #910 · 30th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Porterville High sits in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, serving a working-class agricultural community where many families have deep roots in the region. The school lands right around the middle of the state rankings, with solid English and math scores but room to grow in science — making it a decent option for families who want a traditional high school experience with a strong sense of local identity. Porterville itself is a tight-knit city surrounded by the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, and for families who value community connection over suburban amenities, it can be a genuinely grounded place to raise kids.

Student Demographics

427 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
381 (89%)
White
24 (6%)
American Indian
9 (2%)
Other
13 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners109 (26%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged389 (91%)
Students with Disabilities33 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,125
Enrollment
85
Teachers (FTE)
25:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4.9
Administrators (FTE)
24.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

94.7%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

4
AP Courses
offered
9.1%
AP Participation
of students
199
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Panther · CIF Central Section

22
varsity sports
9 boys
10 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)Golf (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #1409 · 36th percentile

35 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found