- Enrollment
- 2,125
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Porterville, CA
Granite Hills High
Federal NCES profile for Granite Hills High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060006408426
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granite Hills High earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Porterville · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 89.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Granite Hills High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granite Hills High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Porterville, CA.
School address
District: Porterville Unified · California
NCES ID 060006408426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
Granite Hills High shrank from 1,242 students in 2022-23 to 1,168 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 55.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-74 students YoY 060006408426 · Porterville, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,206 enr · 21.5:1 · 89.3% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Porterville High (2,125 students)
Granite Hills High shrank from 1,242 students in 2022-23 to 1,168 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 55.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Granite Hills High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Porterville Hi
Porterville High
2,125 students
- Monache High
Monache High
1,855 students
- This school
Granite Hills High
1,206 students
- Santa Fe Eleme 809
Santa Fe Elementary
809 students
- Pioneer Middle 754
Pioneer Middle
754 students
- Westfield Elem 661
Westfield Elementary
661 students
What this shows Granite Hills High reports 1,206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Granite Hills High compares
Granite Hills High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.3% | ▲ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,206 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,206
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,988
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.4%
White 5.8%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Granite Hills High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Porterville Unified reports $18,988 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Granite Hills High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porterville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monache High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westfield Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Granite Hills High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Porterville
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,206 students)
Frequently asked questions about Granite Hills High
How many students attend Granite Hills High?
Granite Hills High has 1,206 students enrolled. It is a high school in Porterville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,242 (2022-23) → 1,168 (2023-24), down 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granite Hills High?
The student-teacher ratio at Granite Hills High is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Granite Hills High?
89.3% of students at Granite Hills High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granite Hills High?
The largest demographic group at Granite Hills High is Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment, in Porterville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granite Hills High?
Granite Hills High has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Granite Hills High rank among high schools in Porterville?
By Resource Investment Index, Granite Hills High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Porterville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Porterville on the city page.
What other schools are in Porterville Unified?
Besides Granite Hills High, Porterville Unified also operates Porterville High (2,125 students), Monache High (1,855 students), and Santa Fe Elementary (809 students). See the Porterville Unified district page for the complete list.