Enrollment
115
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061965007734
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 14/100 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
- 14
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Portola-Butler Continuation High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Portola-Butler Continuation High
Portola-Butler Continuation High is a high-poverty, small high school in King City, California, enrolling 115 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.8:1 is larger than about 94% of California schools and 34% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 88.9% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 115 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 214 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #203, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among King City's high schools, it stands alongside King City High (1,199 students): Portola-Butler Continuation High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.8:1 vs 21.8:1).
South Monterey County Joint Union High also operates Greenfield High (1,274 students) and King City High (1,199 students) alongside Portola-Butler Continuation High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Portola-Butler Continuation High compares
Portola-Butler Continuation High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,052
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Monterey County Joint Union High, which includes Portola-Butler Continuation High.
$15,052
Per student
-9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 65.9%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~115 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Portola-Butler Continuation High a good school?
Portola-Butler Continuation High earns 14/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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