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#1472 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 15% in state

Sierra Vista Charter High

High School · Tulare Joint Union High · Tulare, CA

A Tulare Joint Union High charter high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

Charter

351 North K St., Tulare, CA 93274

  • Math 3% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change+1.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendImproving
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency3.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-24.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.9 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$18,096
Chronic Absenteeism34.3%

Students at Sierra Vista Charter High score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency3%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 22% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
15%
ELA
10%
2010
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
3%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (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 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

90.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sierra Vista 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 88Very Walkable
  • Bike 80Very 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

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tulare Union HighEnrollment path unverified7.79–120.5 mi1,622Compare →
Tulare Western HighEnrollment path unverified7.49–120.7 mi1,886Compare →
Countryside Community DayEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.2 mi29Compare →
Tulare Technical Preparatory HighEnrollment path unverified6.79–121.2 mi35Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Tulare Joint Union High

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 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

Sierra Vista Charter High is listed in Tulare Joint Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sierra Vista Charter High

Sierra Vista Charter High is a public high school in Tulare, CA, part of Tulare Joint Union High, serving approximately 181 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,472 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sierra Vista Charter High

What grades does Sierra Vista Charter High serve?

Sierra Vista Charter High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sierra Vista Charter High?

Sierra Vista Charter High has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Charter High?

The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Charter High is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sierra Vista Charter High rank in CA?

Sierra Vista Charter High ranks #1,472 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Sierra Vista Charter High's MySchoolScout rating?

Sierra Vista Charter High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Sierra Vista Charter High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sierra Vista Charter High has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sierra Vista Charter High a charter school?

Yes, Sierra Vista Charter High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Sierra Vista Charter High a Title I school?

No, Sierra Vista Charter High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sierra Vista Charter High?

90.6% of students at Sierra Vista 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
181
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Tulare County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.3%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 93274)
79,154
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
29.7
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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