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Citrus High

600 West Grand Ave., Porterville, CA, 93257

About Citrus High

In Porterville, California, Citrus High School is a public alternative high school. It is a part of the Porterville Unified School District and teaches students in grades 9 through 12. There are about 170 students at the school, which means there is one teacher for every 17 students. This means that students get more one-on-one help than they would at a bigger, more traditional high school. The student is not good at math (0%) or reading (6%) based on their grades. This means that they are having trouble with statewide tests and need more help with their schoolwork. Students at Citrus High School can take tests like the SAT to get ready for life after high school. Families looking at schools in the area might also want to look at lists of the best high schools in California to see how they compare. Citrus High School is a great place to learn because the teachers are helpful, the paths to graduation are flexible, and the school is a safe place for students to learn and get ready for the future.

Citrus High Contact Information

Address

600 West Grand Ave., Porterville, CA, 93257

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Phone

(559) 782-7130

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 6%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 6% in Reading.
10
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
170
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 6445 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Citrus High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 9.41%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 82.35%
Black 1.18%
Two+ Races 1.76%
Native Am. 4.12%
White
9.41%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
82.35%
Black
1.18%
Two+ Races
1.76%
Native Am.
4.12%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 170
37.06%
63 Female
62.94%
107 Male

Student Population

170 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

173 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Citrus High School in Porterville, California is honoring students who have done well in school, sports, and the arts. Recent highlights include award-winning performances, sports wins, and leadership projects. These show that the school is dedicated to getting students ready for college, helping them grow as people, and getting them ready for success in college and their future careers.

FAQ

Q1. How many students are in each class at Citrus High School?

Ans. Most classes have between 10 and 15 students, which is considered a small number.

Q2. Does Citrus High School offer online or a mix of online and in-person classes?

Ans. Yes, you can finish select courses and credit recovery programs online or in a mix of the two.

Q3. Can students take on leadership roles?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in programs where they mentor each other and lead projects.

Q4. Does the school serve meals or have lunch programs?

Ans. Yes, Citrus High takes part in the district's school meal programs for students who qualify.

Q5. Are there tutoring or after-school programs?

Ans. Yes, there is after-school tutoring for core subjects like math and English to help students do better in school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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