At a glance
Reported students
115
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7.07
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
657
Portola-Butler Continuation High: 115 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
16.3:1 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
- 53
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about Portola-Butler Continuation High
Portola-Butler Continuation High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in King City. It is one of 4 current school records connected to South Monterey County Joint Union High. NCES reports 115 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 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, 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 (96.5%) and White (1.7%). English learners represent 17% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Portola-Butler Continuation High
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 7.07 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.6%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.43
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.75
- 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
- White1.7%
- Hispanic96.5%
- Black0%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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 South Monterey County Joint Union High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pinnacle Coastal Valley High
High · Grades 09–12
77 reported students
King City High
High · Grades 09–12
1,199 reported students
Greenfield High
High · Grades 09–12
1,274 reported students
Public schools near Portola-Butler Continuation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Coastal Valley High High · South Monterey County Joint Union High | 09–12 | 77 | under 0.1 mi |
| King City High High · South Monterey County Joint Union High | 09–12 | 1,199 | under 0.1 mi |
| Santa Lucia Elementary Elementary · King City Union | KG–05 | 637 | 0.3 mi |
| Special Education Preschool Other · King City Union | Not reported | — | 0.4 mi |
| King City Arts Magnet Elementary · King City Union | KG–05 | 424 | 0.4 mi |
| Greenfield High High · South Monterey County Joint Union High | 09–12 | 1,274 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Portola-Butler Continuation High
What grades does Portola-Butler Continuation High serve?
Portola-Butler Continuation High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in South Monterey County Joint Union High.
How many students attend Portola-Butler Continuation High?
Portola-Butler Continuation High reported 115 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 53 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Portola-Butler Continuation High?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 115 students and 7.07 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 Portola-Butler Continuation High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Portola-Butler Continuation High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South Monterey County Joint Union High attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Portola-Butler Continuation High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Portola-Butler Continuation High in?
Portola-Butler Continuation High is part of South Monterey County Joint Union High, based in King City, CA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Portola-Butler Continuation High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pinnacle Coastal Valley High (under 0.1 mi), King City High (under 0.1 mi), Santa Lucia Elementary (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.