Exeter Union High School is located in Exeter, California, in Tulare County.
Serving 900 students in grades 9-12, Exeter Union High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 900 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Exeter Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Exeter Union High School's student population of 900 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
900 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1908
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Exeter Union High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Exeter Union High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5303 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
33%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Monarch
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Exeter Union High School's ranking?
Exeter Union High School is ranked #5303 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Exeter Union High School often compared to?
Exeter Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like El Diamante High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Exeter Union High School?
The graduation rate of Exeter Union High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Exeter Union High School?
900 students attend Exeter Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Exeter Union High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Exeter Union High School?
Exeter Union High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Exeter Union High School offer ?
Exeter Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Exeter Union High School part of?
Exeter Union High School is part of Exeter Unified School District.
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