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465 West Olive Avenue, Porterville, CA 93257-3331
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 63rd percentile among comparable California schools.
60.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 26.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 60.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 26.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 555/1,596 (65th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 630/1,596 (61st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,125 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,883 (88.6%) |
| English Learners | 426 (20.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.3 points from last year and rose 4.9 points over the full period. Math fell 1.2 points from last year and rose 3.9 points over the full period.
•Math +3.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
60.7% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 35% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.2-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
23.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 59.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 34% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 26% to 26%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
26.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 40% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
6.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 25.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Porterville High compare within the district?
Porterville High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in Porterville Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Porterville High rank in California?
Porterville High ranks No. 555 of 1,596 in reading and No. 630 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Porterville High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 5 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 58.1% meet the reading standard and 25.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Porterville High compare with other schools in Porterville?
Porterville High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Porterville with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PortervilleHow does Porterville High compare with other schools in Tulare County?
Porterville High is No. 10 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 23 9–12 schools in Tulare County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Tulare CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Porterville HighThis school | 26.3% | 60.7% |
| Granite Hills High | 24.3% | 58.1% |
| Monache High | 17.7% | 54.5% |
