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#2644 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 28% in state

Monache High

High School · Porterville Unified · Porterville, CA

A Porterville Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

600 West Grand Ave., Porterville, CA 93257

  • Math 25% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-3.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.8 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation12.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.5:1
District spending per student$18,988
Chronic Absenteeism19%

Students at Monache High score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 45% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
51%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
49%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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

51.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Monache 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • 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 Programs4AP courses offered
12.7% 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 Courses3of 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
Butterfield CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.5K–121.0 mi470Compare →
Porterville Military AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.17–121.0 mi296Compare →
Vine Street Community DayEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–121.0 mi16Compare →
Summit Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–121.5 mi2,426Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Porterville Unified

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#5 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

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

About Monache High

Monache High is a public high school in Porterville, CA, part of Porterville Unified, serving approximately 1,934 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,644 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Monache High

What grades does Monache High serve?

Monache High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Monache High?

Monache High has an enrollment of approximately 1,934 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Monache High?

The student-teacher ratio at Monache High is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Monache High rank in CA?

Monache High ranks #2,644 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Monache High's MySchoolScout rating?

Monache High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Monache High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Monache High has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Monache High a charter school?

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

Is Monache High a Title I school?

No, Monache High is not currently a Title I school.

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

51.7% of students at Monache 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
1,934
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
90
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Tulare County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.0%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
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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