51±¬ÁÏ

Tulare Joint Union High School District

426 North Blackstone
Tulare, CA 93274-4449
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,673 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.
51±¬ÁÏs in Tulare Joint Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% 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
7 Schools
10,360 Schools
# Students
5,673 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
269 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tulare Joint Union High School District, which is ranked #1045 of all 1,908 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 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#982 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
34%
49%
47%
15%
29%
96%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
80%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
14%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,555 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,740 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$105 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,555
$19,978
Spending / Student
$15,740
$18,399

Best Tulare Joint Union High School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Countryside Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1084 South Pratt St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7384
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Tulare Technical Preparatory High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
737 West Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Mission Oak High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3442 East Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2021
Gr: 9-12 | 1,741 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Tulare Union High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
755 East Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-4761
Gr: 9-12 | 1,622 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Tulare Western High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
824 West Maple Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-8751
Gr: 9-12 | 1,886 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Sierra Vista Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
351 North K St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7384
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Accelerated Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4136 North Mooney Blvd.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2021
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

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 5,673 students.
What is the rank of Tulare Joint Union High School District?
Tulare Joint Union High School District is ranked #1045 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 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: 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?
80% of Tulare Joint Union High School District students are Hispanic, 14% 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 21:1, which is lower than 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 $15,740 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

Recent Articles

2025 Classroom Size Trends: Are Classes Still Growing?
2025 Classroom Size Trends: Are Classes Still Growing?
A 2025 update on U.S. classroom sizes, policy battles, student outcomes, and whether class sizes continue to expand.
Personalized Learning in 2025: Revolutionizing Education
Personalized Learning in 2025: Revolutionizing Education
Explore how personalized learning is reshaping education in 2025—insights, policy, impact, and real-world models for students, parents, and educators.
How Bullying Impacts Student Academic Performance in 2025
How Bullying Impacts Student Academic Performance in 2025
Explore how bullying harms student achievement, attendance, and well-being — and strategies schools use in 2025 to mitigate its effects.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 5,673 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Quick Links