Foothill High vs Porterville High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 279 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill High
Santa Ana · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,126 students
Porterville High
Porterville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,125 students
| Measure | Foothill High Santa Ana, California | Porterville High Porterville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 1,343 | #827 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5976 of 16,910 | #13231 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,126 | 2,125 |
| Enrollment | 2,126 | 2,125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| city | Santa Ana | Porterville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 30.5).
- •Foothill High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Foothill High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •Foothill High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 88.6%).
- •Porterville High does better on students per teacher (25.0 vs 25.3).
- •Foothill High is the larger school with 2,126 students compared with 2,125.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Foothill High better than Porterville High?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill High ranks higher (59.3 vs 30.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Foothill High and Porterville High?
About 279 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Porterville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill High: 2,126. Porterville High: 2,125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill High and Porterville High rank in California?
Foothill High is 255th of 1,343 and Porterville High is 827th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).