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#189 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 2% in state

Kaweah High

High School · Exeter Unified · Exeter, CA

An Exeter Unified high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1107 E Rocky Hill Dr., Exeter, CA 93221

  • Math 29% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+2.65 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2024
TrendImproving
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+0.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.8 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$16,614

Students at Kaweah High score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency29%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 27 points since 2017, reaching 37% in 2024.

Show all 6 years by subject
2015
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
29%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)

Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

77.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Kaweah 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,331/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Exeter), 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

$84,121

Median home value

$324,000

Median rent

$1,267/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

63.1%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Exeter Independent Study (alternative)Enrollment path unverified4.3K–120.0 mi52Compare →
Exeter Union HighEnrollment path unverified7.29–120.4 mi900Compare →
Exeter Community DayEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–121.2 mi17Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Exeter Unified

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$16,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kaweah High is listed in Exeter Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kaweah High

Kaweah High is a public high school in Exeter, CA, part of Exeter Unified, serving approximately 35 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #189 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kaweah High

What grades does Kaweah High serve?

Kaweah High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Kaweah High?

Kaweah High has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaweah High?

The student-teacher ratio at Kaweah High is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kaweah High rank in CA?

Kaweah High ranks #189 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Kaweah High's MySchoolScout rating?

Kaweah High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Kaweah High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kaweah High has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Is Kaweah High a charter school?

No, Kaweah High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kaweah High a Title I school?

No, Kaweah High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kaweah High?

77.1% of students at Kaweah 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
35
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
alternative
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Tulare County
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 93221)
14,399
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
36.1
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 93221; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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