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#4602 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 48% in state
Accelerated Charter High
High School · Tulare Joint Union High · Tulare, CA
A Tulare Joint Union High charter high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
426 North Blackstone St., Tulare, CA 93274
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Accelerated Charter High score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 6% across the 9-year record (2016–2024).
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 2% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Accelerated Charter High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,441/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tulare), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,905
Median home value
$300,900
Median rent
$1,334/mo
College educated
10.9%
Homeownership
57.6%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93274; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,089 | Compare → |
| Tulare County CourtEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 7–12 | 1.5 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Tulare Union HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 1,622 | Compare → |
| Sierra Vista Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 181 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Tulare Joint Union High
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,096NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Accelerated Charter High is listed in Tulare Joint Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Accelerated Charter High
Accelerated Charter High is a public high school in Tulare, CA, part of Tulare Joint Union High, serving approximately 179 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,602 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Accelerated Charter High
What grades does Accelerated Charter High serve?
Accelerated Charter High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Accelerated Charter High?
Accelerated Charter High has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Accelerated Charter High?
The student-teacher ratio at Accelerated Charter High is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Accelerated Charter High rank in CA?
Accelerated Charter High ranks #4,602 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Accelerated Charter High's MySchoolScout rating?
Accelerated Charter High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Accelerated Charter High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Accelerated Charter High has 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Accelerated Charter High a charter school?
Yes, Accelerated Charter High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Accelerated Charter High a Title I school?
No, Accelerated Charter High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Accelerated Charter High?
93.9% of students at Accelerated Charter High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 179
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.4%
- Phone
- (559) 688-2021
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 93274)
- 79,154
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 29.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93274; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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