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Tulare Joint Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,764 students in Tulare Joint Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Tulare Joint Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
5,764 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
265 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Tulare Joint Union High School District, which is ranked #1069 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1133 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.63
# American Indian Students
15 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
97 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,557 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
79%
56%
# Black Students
124 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
874 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
15%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
-
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,466
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,518
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,455
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,325
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,262 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,492 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$105 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,262
$19,801
Spending / Student
$15,492
$18,236
Best Tulare Joint Union High School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Countryside Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1084 S. Pratt St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7384
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7384
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #22.
Tulare Technical Preparatory High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
737 W. Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7400
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #33.
Tulare Union High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
755 E. Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-4761
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-4761
Grades: 9-12
| 1,696 students
Rank: #44.
Mission Oak High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3442 E. Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2021
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2021
Grades: 9-12
| 1,613 students
Rank: #55.
Tulare Western High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
824 W. Maple Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-8751
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-8751
Grades: 9-12
| 2,026 students
Rank: #66.
Sierra Vista Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
351 N. K St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7384
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7384
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #77.
Accelerated Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4136 N. Mooney Blvd.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2021
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2021
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tulare Joint Union High School District?
Tulare Joint Union High School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,764 students.
What is the rank of Tulare Joint Union High School District?
Tulare Joint Union High School District is ranked #1069 out of 1,939 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tulare Joint Union High School District?
79% of Tulare Joint Union High School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tulare Joint Union High School District?
Tulare Joint Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Tulare Joint Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,492 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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