At a glance
Reported students
155
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10.18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
506.5
Citrus High: 155 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
15.2:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 152
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12.17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Citrus High
Citrus High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Porterville. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Porterville Unified. NCES reports 155 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (81.3%) and White (12.9%). English learners represent 28.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 1.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Citrus High
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.98 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 28.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 1.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.98
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.14
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.9%
- Hispanic81.3%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial1.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Porterville Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Porterville Military Academy
High · Grades 07–12
255 reported students
Strathmore High
High · Grades 09–12
286 reported students
Vine Street Community Day
High · Grades 07–12
14 reported students
Harmony Magnet Academy
High · Grades 09–12
509 reported students
Granite Hills High
High · Grades 09–12
1,206 reported students
Monache High
High · Grades 09–12
1,855 reported students
Public schools near Citrus High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vine Street Community Day High · Porterville Unified | 07–12 | 14 | 1.5 mi |
| Porterville High High · Porterville Unified | 09–12 | 2,125 | 1.5 mi |
| Porterville Military Academy High · Charter · Porterville Unified | 07–12 | 255 | 1.6 mi |
| Granite Hills High High · Porterville Unified | 09–12 | 1,206 | 2.1 mi |
| Monache High High · Porterville Unified | 09–12 | 1,855 | 2.2 mi |
| Harmony Magnet Academy High · Charter · Porterville Unified | 09–12 | 509 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Citrus High
What grades does Citrus High serve?
Citrus High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Porterville Unified.
How many students attend Citrus High?
Citrus High reported 155 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 152 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Citrus High?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 155 students and 10.18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Citrus High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Citrus High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Porterville Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Citrus High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Citrus High in?
Citrus High is part of Porterville Unified, based in Porterville, CA, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Citrus High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Vine Street Community Day (1.5 mi), Porterville High (1.5 mi), Porterville Military Academy (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.