For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 289 students in Portola, CA.
The top ranked public high school in Portola, CA is Portola Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portola, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Portola have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Portola, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Portola Junior/senior High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Portola, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portola Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
155 Sixth Ave.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Grades: 7-12
| 279 students
Rank: n/an/a
Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
155 Sixth Ave.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Portola, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
505 Nevada St.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0560
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0560
Grades: 6-8
| 236 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Portola, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Portola, CA include Portola Junior/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Portola?
2 public high schools are located in Portola.
What is the racial composition of students in Portola?
Portola public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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