GRANITE HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
Granite Hills High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Porterville Unified school district, located in Porterville, CA with about 1,388 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 55 teachers, Granite Hills High has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.
Granite Hills High School, located at 1701 E. Putnam Ave. in Porterville, California, is a public high school serving the local community within the Porterville Unified School District. As a key educational institution in the area, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce. Beyond standard coursework, the school emphasizes student development through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services aimed at fostering a well-rounded and inclusive campus environment.
The school is known for its commitment to student achievement and community engagement, striving to maintain a supportive culture that values both academic rigor and personal growth. By utilizing resources provided by the district and fostering partnerships with families, Granite Hills High aims to empower its diverse student body to become productive, responsible citizens. Whether through its focus on career technical education or its traditional college-preparatory pathways, the institution remains a cornerstone of the Porterville educational landscape, consistently working to improve student outcomes and campus morale.
For more information, contact Granite Hills High at (559) 782-7075 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Porterville, CA 93257-8000
(559) 782-7075
GRANITE HILLS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Porterville, CA with about 1,388 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:
- 1,388
- Teachers:
- 55.91
- 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 1,388 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GRANITE HILLS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 87.2%
- White
- 8.1%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.