Top 10 Best Visalia Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 12,848 students in Visalia, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Visalia, CA are University Preparatory High School, Mt. Whitney High School and Redwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Visalia, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Visalia have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Visalia, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Redwood High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Visalia, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
915 S. Mooney Blvd. Mariposa B
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-2529
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Whitney High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 S. Conyer St.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7602
Grades: 9-12
| 1,717 students
Rank: #33.
Redwood High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 W. Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7367
Grades: 9-12
| 2,470 students
Rank: #44.
Golden West High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1717 N. Mcauliff St.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7814
Grades: 9-12
| 2,039 students
Rank: #55.
Visalia Charter Independent Study
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1821 W. Meadow Ln.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 735-8055
Grades: 7-12
| 602 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sequoia High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1040 N. Woodland St
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7649
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Tulare County Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6200 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 735-1640
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: #88.
El Diamante High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5100 W. Whitendale Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 735-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,072 students
Rank: #99.
Visalia Technical Early College
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2245 S. Linwood
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3212
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Rank: #1010.
Valley Life Charter
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3737 W. Walnut Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 625-8527
Grades: K-12
| 651 students
Rank: #1111.
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
31191 Rd. 180
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 592-9160
Grades: K-12
| 397 students
Rank: #1212.
California Connections Academy@central
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5313 Rd. 39
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 713-1324
Grades: K-12
| 665 students
Rank: #1313.
La Sierra High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1735 E. Houston Ave.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 733-6963
Grades: 7-12
| 223 students
Rank: #1414.
Tulare County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6200 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 651-2904
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Rank: #1515.
Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6200 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 730-2910
Grades: K-12
| 1,030 students
Rank: n/an/a
Creekside Community Day
Alternative School
901 N Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7491
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Visalia, California

Visalia, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
31411 Rd. 160
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Charter Oak (Char) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
26644 South Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 627-4566
Grades: 5-12
| 60 students
River Bend (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1800 N. Lovers Ln.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Visalia, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Visalia, CA include University Preparatory High School, Mt. Whitney High School and Redwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Visalia, CA?
16 public high schools are located in Visalia, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Visalia, CA?
Visalia, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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