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Tulare County Office of Education

Near Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 41.4/100

Tulare County Office of Education has 3 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 41.4/100 — 2.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is University Preparatory High at 68/100, where 50.0% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $97,094 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 16.2%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
41.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
56.5
11.6 – 68.1
Avg Exceeded %
20.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
2
of 3 ranked schools

District Analysis

Consistency: Score range of 56.5 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 16.2%, 2.0pp near the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.8%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: University Preparatory High leads the district at 68 with 50.0% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Tulare County Office of Education

1 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
76.6%
White
14.7%
Asian
0.7%
Black
1.0%
Other
7.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
82%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Tulare County Office of Education spends $97,094 per student in current expenditures — $82,279 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$97,094
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,561
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 86%
$52,208 → $97,094
Spending Efficiency
0.43
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 46%Support 54%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$55,104–$132,890
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
254
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

High Schools (3)

Tulare County Office of Education has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.4 — 6.0 points below the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is University Preparatory High with a Scope Score of 68 and 50.0% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1University Preparatory High
Tulare County Office of Education Strong All-Around
6850.0%81.1%10.8%1.9%
2La Sierra High
Tulare County Office of Education Building Momentum
4510.0%37.5%22.7%7.9%
3Tulare County Court
Tulare County Office of Education Building Momentum
120.0%0.0%15.0%1.8%

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Tulare County Office of Education

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Tulare County Office of Education a good school district?
Tulare County Office of Education has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.4/100, which is 2.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. 20.0% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Tulare County Office of Education?
The highest-scoring school in Tulare County Office of Education is University Preparatory High with a Scope Score of 68/100 and 50.0% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Tulare County Office of Education spend per student?
Tulare County Office of Education spends $97,094 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Tulare County Office of Education?
Teacher salaries in Tulare County Office of Education range from $55,104–$132,890 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.