Serving 1,242 students in grades 9-12, Granite Hills High School ranks in the top 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Granite Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Granite Hills High School's student population of 1,242 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
Granite Hills High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Granite Hills High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4514 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
88%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Granite Hills High School is ranked #4514 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 87%.
How many students attend Granite Hills High School?
1,242 students attend Granite Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% 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 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 22:1, which is equal to 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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