District Overview
Located at 600 West Grand Avenue in Porterville, California, Porterville Unified is an active, traditional public school district serving a diverse small-suburb community within the greater Visalia metropolitan region. The district operates 22 public schools, offering a complete academic continuum from kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as adult education opportunities. Serving a total enrollment of nearly 13,900 students, the district reflects the rich multicultural background of the local area, featuring particularly strong high school cohorts that average over 1,600 students per grade level.

To foster a supportive and effective learning environment across its campuses, Porterville Unified maintains a robust workforce comprising nearly 2,940 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes an instructional force of approximately 1,265 full-time teachers and over 160 instructional aides who deliver tailored classroom support. Complementing the educators are more than 1,500 dedicated support personnel who manage essential student services, health, counseling, and overall campus operations, ensuring that both traditional pupils and adult learners receive a well-rounded educational experience.
22
Total Schools
13,893
Total Students
1,264.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Porterville Unified
Demographic Student Count
White1,176
Hispanic11,869
Black40
Asian265
Two or More217
American Indian286
Pacific Islander35
  • Hispanic
    11,869 (85.5%)
  • White
    1,176 (8.5%)
  • American Indian
    286 (2.1%)
  • Asian
    265 (1.9%)
  • Two or More
    217 (1.6%)
  • Black
    40 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    35 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Porterville Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary10
Middle3
High8
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:3 Charter Schools
Number of schools:22
Students:13,893*
Teachers (FTE):1,264.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:11.0
Schools in Porterville Unified
Found 22 Schools