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Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 9,696 students in Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
23 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
9,696 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
449 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #685 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#621 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2010–2023 (no data for 2020)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Graduation Rate
83%
86.2%
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Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.1%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1988–2023
% American Indian
n/a
1%
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% Asian
1%
12%
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% Hispanic
88%
56%
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% Black
n/a
5%
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% White
8%
20%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,863 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,802 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$261 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994 and 2013)
Spending
$231 MM
$130,845 MM
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Revenue / Student
$26,863
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996 and 2013)
Spending / Student
$23,802
$22,604
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Best Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reedley Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1535 North Reed Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7050
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7050
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Orange Cove High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 Anchor Ave.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 626-5900
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 626-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8662 South Lac Jac Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 305-7290
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 305-7290
Gr: K-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Reedley High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
740 West North Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7100
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,804 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
General Grant Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 North East Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7330
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7330
Gr: 6-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Silas Bartsch
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2225 East North Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7280
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7280
Gr: K-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1037 East Duff Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7230
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7230
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Alta Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21771 East Parlier Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7210
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7210
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Thomas Law Reed Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 North Frankwood Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7300
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7300
Gr: K-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
39667 Dunlap Rd.
Dunlap, CA 93621
(559) 305-7310
Dunlap, CA 93621
(559) 305-7310
Gr: K-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Ninth St.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7260
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7260
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 K St.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7270
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7270
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Navelencia Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22620 East Wahtoke Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7350
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7350
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
374 East North Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7240
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7240
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Great Western Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5051 South Frankwood Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7220
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7220
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
A. L. Conner Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 Fourth St.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7200
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7200
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Citrus Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Anchor Ave.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7370
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7370
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Mccord Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 Center St.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7250
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7250
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Kings Canyon Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10026 South Crawford Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7390
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7390
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Mountain View (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
877 E. North Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7080
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7080
Gr: K-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
1801 Tenth St.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7279
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7279
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District?
Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District manages 22 public schools serving 9,696 students.
What is the rank of Kingsnyon Joint Unified School District?
Kingsnyon Joint Unified School District is ranked #685 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kingsnyon Joint Unified School District?
88% of Kingsnyon Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kingsnyon Joint Unified School District?
Kingsnyon Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Kingsnyon Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,802 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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