Portola Junior/senior High School

About Portola Junior/senior High School

Portola Junior/Senior High School is a public school located in the city of Tarzana, California. It is a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District and serves grades 6-12. The school offers a comprehensive educational program that includes core courses in English, mathematics, science, social studies, and foreign language, as well as a wide range of electives in the arts, technology, and physical education.
Portola Junior/Senior High School is committed to providing an environment that encourages academic excellence, personal growth, and responsible citizenship. The school has a strong focus on college and career readiness, offering multiple Advanced Placement and honors courses to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond.
Portola Junior/Senior High School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, including sports teams, student government, and academic and service organizations. Through these activities, students can explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build relationships with peers.
The school is home to a diverse student body, with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Through its commitment to equity and inclusion, Portola Junior/Senior High School strives to create a safe, supportive learning environment that celebrates diversity and honors the unique identities of all students.

Address:	155 Sixth Ave. Portola, CA 96122
Phone:	(530) 832-4284
Site:	phs.pcoe.k12.ca.us
Grades:	7 – 12
Enrollment:	291 students

Overview Portola Junior/senior High School

Portola Junior/senior High School serves 291 students in grades 7-12.
Portola Junior/senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Portola Junior/senior High School

Portola Junior/senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Portola Junior/senior High School is 0.55, 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.