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Best Porterville Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 10,670 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harmony Magnet Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19429 Road 228
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-0347
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Vine Street Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
645 North Prospect St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6650
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Monarch River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2293 East Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 754-1442
Gr: K-12 | 1,338 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Summit Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
175 South Mathew St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5902
Gr: K-12 | 2,423 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Porterville High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
465 West Olive Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7210
Gr: 9-12 | 2,125 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Granite Hills High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1701 East Putnam Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7075
Gr: 9-12 | 1,206 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Monache High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
960 North Newcomb St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,855 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Porterville Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 West Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7300
Gr: 7-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Strathmore High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
22568 Avenue 196
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-1731
Gr: 9-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Citrus High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
261 East Mulberry Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7130
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1111.
Butterfield Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 West Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7057
Gr: K-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

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?

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