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#4220 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 44% in state
Tulare Technical Preparatory High
High School · Tulare Joint Union High · Tulare, CA
A Tulare Joint Union High high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
737 West Bardsley Ave., Tulare, CA 93274
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 6% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tulare Technical Preparatory High score 3% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2019, to 3% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tulare Technical Preparatory 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countryside Community DayEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Sierra Vista Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Tulare Union HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,622 | Compare → |
| Tulare Western HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,886 | 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
- #5 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
Tulare Technical Preparatory High is listed in Tulare Joint Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tulare Technical Preparatory High
Tulare Technical Preparatory High is a public high school in Tulare, CA, part of Tulare Joint Union High, serving approximately 35 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,220 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tulare Technical Preparatory High
What grades does Tulare Technical Preparatory High serve?
Tulare Technical Preparatory High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Tulare Technical Preparatory High?
Tulare Technical Preparatory High has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tulare Technical Preparatory High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tulare Technical Preparatory 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 Tulare Technical Preparatory High rank in CA?
Tulare Technical Preparatory High ranks #4,220 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Tulare Technical Preparatory High's MySchoolScout rating?
Tulare Technical Preparatory High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Tulare Technical Preparatory High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tulare Technical Preparatory High has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Tulare Technical Preparatory High a charter school?
No, Tulare Technical Preparatory High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tulare Technical Preparatory High a Title I school?
No, Tulare Technical Preparatory High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tulare Technical Preparatory High?
97.1% of students at Tulare Technical Preparatory 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
- Small Suburb
- County
- Tulare County
- Phone
- (559) 687-7400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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