I love Granite Hills High School. They have many opportunities for their students. I have noticed that my 2 high schoolers have really grown here. I also love the way they take high school a step futher and get the students involved in getting into college. This a great schol
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Posted by a parent on 09/20/08
Granite Hills High School is one of the most under rated high schools in Porterville and it really shouldn't be. It has the most qualified staff of educators that work really hard to inspire students to pursue a higher education. The campus is amazing and beautiful. The programs associated with the school
... Read more are all top notch. This high school on the East Side of Porterville has quietly been making a name for itself and with champs in the classroom and on the playing field it's only right that they get the recognition they work so hard to earn. Read less
Posted by a student on 06/06/08
Granite Hills High School is one of the most under rated high schools in Porterville and it really shouldn't be. It has the most qualified staff of educators that work really hard to inspire students to pursue a higher education. The campus is amazing and beautiful. The programs associated with the school
... Read more are all top notch. This high school on the East Side of Porterville has quietly been making a name for itself and with champs in the classroom and on the playing field it's only right that they get the recognition they work so hard to earn. Read less
Posted by a student on 06/06/08
This school is an excellent school with a beautiful campus that outshines nearby schools. It's Academic Decathlon team wins county competition every year and goes to state competition. It's online newspaper, the Grizzly Gazette, has been named a top three winner in the nation from the NSPA Online Pacemaker
... Read more Award, and is waiting on results for the year 2008. It's AP program has the highest pass rate in the district, and it has more students go off to college after high school than any other high school in the district. With great teachers and a very very nice and involved principal, who wouldn't want to go to Granite Hills High School? Read less
Posted by a student on 03/19/08
I am an Alumni from Granite Hills. Granite Hills was the best 4 years of my life. I made friends that will always be there and the best memories. The staff was always amazing and willing to help, as well as the students. Everyone gets along and tries to make the school great. Even though Granite is on
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Posted by a parent on 02/21/08
Granite Hills is a wonderful school. Where everyone one gets along both in and out of the class rooms. They go by the California standards and beyond! Granite Hills High School is an amazing, with lots activites and clubs. For example, Link: This club is for all freshmen. Helping them with there studies,
... Read more showing them where there classes are at, and showing them not to be scared about wanting to learn. This club is runned by Teachers, Juniors, and Seniors. Granite Hills is a outstanding place to learn and to make amazing memories. Read less
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Porterville schools — Granite Hills High School is located at 1701 E Putnam Ave, Porterville CA 93257. 1701 E Putnam Ave is in the 93257 ZIP code in Porterville, CA The school district for Granite Hills High School is the Porterville Unified School District. Granite Hills High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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