A+
Excellent
93/100

Portola High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1001 Cadence, Irvine, CA 92618
Overall
A+
93/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 73% · Math 69% proficient · 92nd percentile in California
Graduation
A
93% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in California for achievement

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

93
Repit Score
out of 100
2,503
Students
enrolled
26.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%92/100reading 87th percentile, math 97th percentile among California high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%77/10093% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%52/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 16% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +14 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency73% (+25 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency69% (+32 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate93% (+17 pts vs. state avg 76%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%57%reading +1 pts, math +14 pts71st percentile (list)
Hispanic55%25%reading +8 pts, math +3 pts71st percentile (list)
Asian77%82%reading -1 pts, math +16 pts76th percentile (list)
Low-income57%52%reading +12 pts, math +30 pts91st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1001 Cadence
City Irvine
ZIP Code 92618
District 0684500
NCES School ID 068450013995
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92618

Understanding the community around Portola High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $132,843
Per Capita Income $67,472
Poverty Rate 7.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 61.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.3%
High School or Higher 96.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,103,600
Median Rent $2,841
Owner-Occupied 39.4%
Renter-Occupied 60.6%
View full data for ZIP 92618 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Portola High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 46.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Asian 62.3%
White 18.6%
Hispanic/Latino 9.2%
Two or More Races 7.7%
Black 1.6%
American Indian 0.0%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,503
Teachers (FTE) 95.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 26.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Portola High?
Portola High has a Repit School Score of 93 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Portola High?
Portola High has 2,503 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 26.3:1.
What grades does Portola High serve?
Portola High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Portola High receive per student?
Portola High receives $16,218 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Portola High in 92618 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,551,589
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,509
1-Year Change
-4.1%
% Renters
60.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026