Serving 2,178 students in grades 9-12, Porterville 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Porterville 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 Porterville High School is 0.27, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Porterville High School?
The graduation rate of Porterville High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Porterville High School?
2,178 students attend Porterville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Porterville High School students are Hispanic, 9% 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 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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