Excellent
#250 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 3% in state
Visalia Technical Early College
High School · Visalia Unified · Visalia, CA
A Visalia Unified charter high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
2245 South Linwood, Visalia, CA 93277
- Math 24% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Visalia Technical Early College score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2017, reaching 47% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Visalia Technical Early College 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL Diamante HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,942 | Compare → |
| Valley Life CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Central Valley Christian School SocietyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 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.
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.
Visalia Unified
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Visalia Technical Early College is listed in Visalia Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Visalia Technical Early College
Visalia Technical Early College is a public high school in Visalia, CA, part of Visalia Unified, serving approximately 230 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #250 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Visalia Technical Early College
What grades does Visalia Technical Early College serve?
Visalia Technical Early College serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Visalia Technical Early College?
Visalia Technical Early College has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Visalia Technical Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Visalia Technical Early College is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Visalia Technical Early College rank in CA?
Visalia Technical Early College ranks #250 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Visalia Technical Early College's MySchoolScout rating?
Visalia Technical Early College 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 Visalia Technical Early College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Visalia Technical Early College has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Visalia Technical Early College a charter school?
Yes, Visalia Technical Early College is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Visalia Technical Early College a Title I school?
No, Visalia Technical Early College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Visalia Technical Early College?
53.5% of students at Visalia Technical Early College 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
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (559) 622-3212
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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