Very Good
#3601 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 38% in state
La Sierra High
High School · Tulare County Office of Education · Visalia, CA
A Tulare County Office of Education charter high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1735 East Houston Ave., Visalia, CA 93292
- Math 5% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 17% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at La Sierra High score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where La Sierra 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$80,784
Median home value
$330,600
Median rent
$1,418/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93292; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden West HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 2,009 | Compare → |
| Crescent Valley Public Charter IICharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 757 | Compare → |
| Emmanuel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.6 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Redwood HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 2,468 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Tulare County Office of Education
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $111,072NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
La Sierra High is listed in Tulare County Office of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Sierra High
La Sierra High is a public high school in Visalia, CA, part of Tulare County Office of Education, serving approximately 189 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,601 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Sierra High
What grades does La Sierra High serve?
La Sierra High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend La Sierra High?
La Sierra High has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Sierra High?
The student-teacher ratio at La Sierra High is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Sierra High rank in CA?
La Sierra High ranks #3,601 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is La Sierra High's MySchoolScout rating?
La Sierra High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 La Sierra High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Sierra High has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is La Sierra High a charter school?
Yes, La Sierra High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is La Sierra High a Title I school?
No, La Sierra High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Sierra High?
85.2% of students at La Sierra 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.2%
- Phone
- (559) 733-6963
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 93292)
- 45,523
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 93292; 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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