Tulare Joint Union High School District
School District · Tulare, California
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
7
7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,096
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
7
7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,096
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Evaluating Tulare Joint Union High?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Tulare Joint Union High as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Sierra Vista Charter High
Tulare · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tulare Union High
Tulare · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tulare Western High
Tulare · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#156 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,096
+$449 vs California median
District size
5,673 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Tulare Joint Union High ranks #156 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Tulare Joint Union High's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sierra Vista Charter High (8.1/10), Tulare Union High (7.7/10), and Tulare Western High (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Tulare Joint Union High
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Vista Charter High | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Tulare Union High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Tulare Western High | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Mission Oak High | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Tulare Technical Preparatory High | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Accelerated Charter High | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tulare Joint Union High
Tulare Joint Union High is a Tulare, California school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 5,673 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.2:1. The district invests $18,096 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Tulare Joint Union High is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sierra Vista Charter High, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Tulare Joint Union High students show an average math proficiency of 25.2% and ELA proficiency of 40.3%.
The district includes 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Tulare Joint Union High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tulare Joint Union High with test data.
Schools in Tulare Joint Union High
7 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Tulare
- Total Enrollment
- 5,673
- Teachers (FTE)
- 268
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tulare Joint Union High?
Tulare Joint Union High has 7 schools in total — 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tulare Joint Union High?
The average composite rating for Tulare Joint Union High is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Tulare Joint Union High?
Tulare Joint Union High spends $18,096 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tulare Joint Union High?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tulare Joint Union High is 21.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tulare Joint Union High?
Sierra Vista Charter High is the highest-rated school in Tulare Joint Union High with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Tulare Joint Union High?
Across schools in Tulare Joint Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tulare Joint Union High compare to other districts in California?
Tulare Joint Union High has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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