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#3029 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 32% in state

Granite Hills High

High School · Porterville Unified · Porterville, CA

A Porterville Unified high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

600 West Grand Ave., Porterville, CA 93257

  • Math 22% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.6 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation12.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.2:1
District spending per student$18,988
Chronic Absenteeism25.8%

Students at Granite Hills High score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 40% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
49%
ELA
40%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
38%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
48%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Granite Hills High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,876/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Porterville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,261

Median home value

$276,400

Median rent

$1,086/mo

College educated

14.7%

Homeownership

55.4%

Poverty rate

19.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93257; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
12.8% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics1sport offered
0 boys'·1 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Citrus HighEnrollment path unverified4.29–122.1 mi170Compare →
Porterville HighEnrollment path unverified6.89–122.8 mi2,136Compare →
Vine Street Community DayEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–123.6 mi16Compare →
Butterfield CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.5K–123.7 mi470Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Porterville Unified

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#6 of 21
District spending per student
$18,988NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
32.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Granite Hills High is listed in Porterville Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Granite Hills High

Granite Hills High is a public high school in Porterville, CA, part of Porterville Unified, serving approximately 1,168 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,029 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Granite Hills High

What grades does Granite Hills High serve?

Granite Hills High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Granite Hills High?

Granite Hills High has an enrollment of approximately 1,168 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Granite Hills High?

The student-teacher ratio at Granite Hills High is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Granite Hills High rank in CA?

Granite Hills High ranks #3,029 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Granite Hills High's MySchoolScout rating?

Granite Hills High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Granite Hills High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Granite Hills High has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Granite Hills High a charter school?

No, Granite Hills High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Granite Hills High a Title I school?

No, Granite Hills High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Granite Hills High?

69.9% of students at Granite Hills High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,168
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Tulare County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.8%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 93257)
79,340
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
30.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93257; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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