- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Irvine, CA
Portola High
Federal NCES profile for Portola High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 068450013995
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portola High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #8 of 8
- high schools in Irvine · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.4:1
- large classes for California
- 15.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Portola High has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portola High ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Irvine, CA.
School address
District: Irvine Unified · California
NCES ID 068450013995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+210 students YoY
Portola High grew from 2,293 students in 2022-23 to 2,503 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 83.2 → 95.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+210 students YoY 068450013995 · Irvine, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,693 enr · 32.4:1 · 15.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: University High (2,307 students)
Portola High grew from 2,293 students in 2022-23 to 2,503 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE added 83.2 → 95.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Portola High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Portola High
2,693 students
- University Hig
University High
2,307 students
- Northwood High
Northwood High
2,244 students
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High
2,232 students
- Irvine High
Irvine High
1,964 students
- Sierra Vista M
Sierra Vista Middle
1,282 students
What this shows Portola High reports 2,693 students on the CCD universe file.
How Portola High compares
Portola High is a growing 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 | 32.4:1 | ▲ 51% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.4% | ▼ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,693 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,693
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
32.4:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,373
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
Counselors5.6 FTE
Per 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 62.2%
White 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Portola High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
District finance for Irvine Unified reports $14,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Portola High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irvine High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Portola High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,232
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 31.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Irvine
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Arnold O. Beckman High
Standard public school
2,776 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
University High
Standard public school
2,307 students 28.5:1 students per teacher
Northwood High
Standard public school
2,244 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Woodbridge High
Standard public school
2,232 students 24:1 students per teacher
Irvine High
Standard public school
1,964 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Irvine Adult Transition Programs
Special-education school
117 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,693 students)
Frequently asked questions about Portola High
How many students attend Portola High?
Portola High has 2,693 students enrolled. It is a high school in Irvine, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,293 (2022-23) → 2,503 (2023-24), up 210.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portola High?
The student-teacher ratio at Portola High is 32.4:1, which is 51% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 106% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Portola High?
15.4% of students at Portola High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portola High?
The largest demographic group at Portola High is Asian at 62.2% of enrollment, in Irvine, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portola High?
Portola High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Portola High rank among high schools in Irvine?
By Resource Investment Index, Portola High ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Irvine, 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 Irvine on the city page.
What other schools are in Irvine Unified?
Besides Portola High, Irvine Unified also operates University High (2,307 students), Northwood High (2,244 students), and Woodbridge High (2,232 students). See the Irvine Unified district page for the complete list.