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Portola High
PublicHighGrades 9–12
1001 Cadence, Irvine, CA 92618 · (949) 936-8200 · Part of Irvine Unified School District
Students
2,693
Students per teacher
26:1
Free or reduced lunch
18%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Portola High
- School Grade A+: near the top of California’s public schools
- Math proficiency 42 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 36 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 26:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 75% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency76%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts85%
State average 48.6%
Location
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1001 Cadence, Irvine
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9737
Grade 10665
Grade 11667
Grade 12624
Enrollment over time
1,539’20
2,097’21
2,293’22
2,503’23
2,693’24
Up 75% since 2020.
Who goes here
Asian 62%White 18%Hispanic 10%Two or more races 8%Black 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.