PORTERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Porterville High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Porterville Unified school district, located in Porterville, CA with about 1,925 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 82 teachers, Porterville High has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Porterville High School, located at 465 W. Olive Ave. in Porterville, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Porterville Unified School District. As one of the oldest and most established secondary institutions in the region, the school maintains a long-standing tradition of academic, athletic, and extracurricular engagement within the local community. It is known for its iconic "Panther" mascot and school spirit, fostering a sense of history and pride among its diverse student body.
The campus offers a comprehensive high school experience, providing a broad curriculum that includes college-preparatory courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and various specialized programs designed to support student success. Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education by offering numerous clubs, performing arts programs, and competitive athletic teams. As a central fixture in the city, Porterville High plays an essential role in preparing its students for higher education and future career opportunities in the Central Valley and beyond.
For more information, contact Porterville High at (559) 782-7210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Porterville, CA 93257-3331
(559) 782-7210
PORTERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Porterville, CA with about 1,925 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Porterville Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,925
- Teachers:
- 82.53
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,925 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PORTERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 78.1%
- White
- 14.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.7%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 52.7%
- Male
- 47.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.