Overview
Porterville Military Academy is a public high serving grades 7–12 in Porterville, California. The school enrolls 255 students. It is part of the Porterville Unified district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
90% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span7–12
DistrictPorterville Unified
County6107
CityPorterville
ZIP93257
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060006414357
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment255
White2.2%
Hispanic / Latino69.5%
Black / African American1.8%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native25.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %90%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)