Serving 52 students in grades 9-12, Portola-butler Continuation High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Portola-butler Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Portola-butler Continuation High School's student population of 52 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Portola-butler Continuation High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portola-butler Continuation High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1975 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portola-butler Continuation High School's ranking?
Portola-butler Continuation High School is ranked #1975 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portola-butler Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Portola-butler Continuation High School is 21-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Portola-butler Continuation High School?
52 students attend Portola-butler Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Portola-butler Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portola-butler Continuation High School?
Portola-butler Continuation High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Portola-butler Continuation High School offer ?
Portola-butler Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Portola-butler Continuation High School part of?
Portola-butler Continuation High School is part of South Monterey County Joint Union High School District.
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