For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 10,576 students in Porterville, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Porterville, CA are Harmony Magnet Academy, Vine Street Community Day and Monarch River Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Porterville, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Porterville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Porterville, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harmony Magnet Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Porterville, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harmony Magnet Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19429 Road 228
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-0347
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-0347
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
Vine Street Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
645 North Prospect St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6650
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6650
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Monarch River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2293 East Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 754-1442
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 754-1442
Grades: K-12
| 1,167 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Summit Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 South Mathew St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5902
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5902
Grades: K-12
| 2,426 students
Rank: #55.
Porterville High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
465 West Olive Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7210
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7210
Grades: 9-12
| 2,136 students
Rank: #66.
Granite Hills High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1701 East Putnam Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7075
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7075
Grades: 9-12
| 1,168 students
Rank: #77.
Monache High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
960 North Newcomb St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7150
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,934 students
Rank: #88.
Porterville Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 West Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7300
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7300
Grades: 7-12
| 296 students
Rank: #99.
Strathmore High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22568 Avenue 196
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-1731
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-1731
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Rank: #1010.
Citrus High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
261 East Mulberry Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7130
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7130
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Rank: #1111.
Butterfield Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 West Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7057
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7057
Grades: K-12
| 470 students
Porterville, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alta Vista Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2293 East Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5700
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5700
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
1414 W. Olive Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-4748
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-4748
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
31374 Success Valley Dr.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6333
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6333
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
252 N. Westwood
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-1658
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-1658
Grades: 5-6
| 528 students
Horizon Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1051 South Plano St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-3929
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-3929
Grades: K-6
| 5 students
Pleasant View Primary Community Day School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
14004 Rd. 184
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6769
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6769
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
900 West Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7030
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Prospect Education Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
645 N. Prospect St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7095
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7095
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
600 W. Grand Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 793-2406
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 793-2406
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Porterville, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Porterville, CA include Harmony Magnet Academy, Vine Street Community Day and Monarch River Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Porterville?
11 public high schools are located in Porterville.
What is the racial composition of students in Porterville?
Porterville public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Porterville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Porterville include: Porterville High School vs. Monache High School, Porterville Military Academy vs. Porterville High School, Monache High School vs. Porterville High School
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