Butterfield Charter
Charter School
504 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Butterfield Charter High School, located in Porterville, California, is an alternative educational institution dedicated to providing personalized learning pathways for students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. As part of the Porterville Unified School District, the school emphasizes a flexible academic environment that combines independent study with targeted instructor support. By offering a smaller, more intimate campus setting, Butterfield focuses on fostering strong student-teacher relationships, helping pupils recover credits, accelerate their progress toward graduation, and develop the life skills necessary for post-secondary success.
The school's curriculum is designed to be rigorous yet adaptable, catering to diverse learning styles and individual scheduling needs. Beyond academic achievement, Butterfield Charter High prioritizes character development and career readiness, encouraging students to take ownership of their education. Through its focus on individualized goal setting and supportive mentoring, the school serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that students from all backgrounds have the opportunity to earn their high school diploma and prepare for future career or collegiate paths.
The school's curriculum is designed to be rigorous yet adaptable, catering to diverse learning styles and individual scheduling needs. Beyond academic achievement, Butterfield Charter High prioritizes character development and career readiness, encouraging students to take ownership of their education. Through its focus on individualized goal setting and supportive mentoring, the school serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that students from all backgrounds have the opportunity to earn their high school diploma and prepare for future career or collegiate paths.
504
Total Students
24.4
Full-Time Teachers
20.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 81 |
| Hispanic | 383 |
| Black | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 12 |
| American Indian | 18 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Hispanic383 (76.3%)
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White81 (16.1%)
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American Indian18 (3.6%)
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Two or More12 (2.4%)
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Asian5 (1.0%)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.4%)
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Black1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Porterville Unified |
| Phone: | (559)782-7057 |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 504 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 24.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 20.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | N/A |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 448 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 26 |
Grades Taught
Grade 1
1
Grade 2
1
Grade 3
1
Grade 4
1
Grade 5
1
Grade 6
2
Grade 7
2
Grade 8
10
Grade 9
26
Grade 10
66
Grade 11
140
Grade 12
253
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 1 |
| Grade 2 | 1 |
| Grade 3 | 1 |
| Grade 4 | 1 |
| Grade 5 | 1 |
| Grade 6 | 2 |
| Grade 7 | 2 |
| Grade 8 | 10 |
| Grade 9 | 26 |
| Grade 10 | 66 |
| Grade 11 | 140 |
| Grade 12 | 253 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 276 | 54.8% |
| Male | 226 | 44.8% |
| Not Specified | 2 | 0.4% |
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