Very Good
#3012 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 32% in state
EL Diamante High
High School · Visalia Unified · Visalia, CA
A Visalia Unified high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5100 West Whitendale Ave., Visalia, CA 93277
- Math 23% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at EL Diamante High score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where EL Diamante 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,586/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Visalia), 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
$79,532
Median home value
$320,500
Median rent
$1,406/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
60.5%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93277; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia Technical Early CollegeCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.1 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Valley Life CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Central Valley Christian School SocietyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,136 | Compare → |
| Golden West HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,009 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Visalia Unified
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #9 of 40
- District spending per student
- $17,005NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
EL Diamante High is listed in Visalia Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About EL Diamante High
EL Diamante High is a public high school in Visalia, CA, part of Visalia Unified, serving approximately 1,942 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,012 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about EL Diamante High
What grades does EL Diamante High serve?
EL Diamante High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend EL Diamante High?
EL Diamante High has an enrollment of approximately 1,942 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Diamante High?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Diamante High is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does EL Diamante High rank in CA?
EL Diamante High ranks #3,012 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is EL Diamante High's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Diamante High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 EL Diamante High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Diamante High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is EL Diamante High a charter school?
No, EL Diamante High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is EL Diamante High a Title I school?
No, EL Diamante High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Diamante High?
56.5% of students at EL Diamante 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
- 1,942
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (559) 735-3500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93277)
- 53,406
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 93277; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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