- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · King City, CA
Portola-Butler Continuation High
Federal NCES profile for Portola-Butler Continuation High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061965007734
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portola-Butler Continuation High earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in King City · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.8:1
- large classes for California
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Portola-Butler Continuation High has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portola-Butler Continuation High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in King City, CA.
School address
District: South Monterey County Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 061965007734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Portola-Butler Continuation High shrank from 63 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 061965007734 · King City, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
115 enr · 28.8:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenfield High (1,274 students)
Portola-Butler Continuation High shrank from 63 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Portola-Butler Continuation High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenfield Hig
Greenfield High
1,274 students
- King City High
King City High
1,199 students
- This school 115
Portola-Butler Continuation High
115 students
- Pinnacle Coast 77
Pinnacle Coastal Valley High
77 students
What this shows Portola-Butler Continuation High reports 115 students on the CCD universe file.
How Portola-Butler Continuation High compares
Portola-Butler Continuation 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 | 28.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 115 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
115
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
28.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$15,479
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.5%
White 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Portola-Butler Continuation High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for South Monterey County Joint Union High reports $15,479 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Portola-Butler Continuation High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| King City High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinnacle Coastal Valley High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Portola-Butler Continuation High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,199
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in King City
2 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 (~115 students)
Frequently asked questions about Portola-Butler Continuation High
How many students attend Portola-Butler Continuation High?
Portola-Butler Continuation High has 115 students enrolled. It is a high school in King City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 63 (2022-23) → 59 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portola-Butler Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Portola-Butler Continuation High is 28.8:1, which is 34% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Portola-Butler Continuation High?
88.9% of students at Portola-Butler Continuation High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portola-Butler Continuation High?
The largest demographic group at Portola-Butler Continuation High is Hispanic or Latino at 96.5% of enrollment, in King City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portola-Butler Continuation High?
Portola-Butler Continuation High has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Portola-Butler Continuation High rank among high schools in King City?
By Resource Investment Index, Portola-Butler Continuation High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in King City, 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 King City on the city page.
What other schools are in South Monterey County Joint Union High?
Besides Portola-Butler Continuation High, South Monterey County Joint Union High also operates Greenfield High (1,274 students), King City High (1,199 students), and Pinnacle Coastal Valley High (77 students). See the South Monterey County Joint Union High district page for the complete list.