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Tulare Joint Union High

Near Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 47.9/100

Tulare Joint Union High has 5 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 47.9/100 — 4.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Tulare Western High at 57/100, where 18.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,279 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 24.2%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
47.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.0
29.2 – 57.1
Avg Exceeded %
11.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
24.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
2
of 5 ranked schools

District Analysis

Consistency: Score range of 28.0 points — showing notable variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 24.2%, 6.1pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 5.9%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Tulare Western High leads the district at 57 with 18.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

Student demographics

Hispanic
79.8%
White
13.9%
Asian
1.3%
Black
2.4%
Other
2.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
86%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Tulare Joint Union High spends $14,279 per student in current expenditures — $535 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,279
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
5,700
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 10.2%
$12,963 → $14,279
Spending Efficiency
3.35
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 57%Support 39%Other 4%
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
$71,817–$133,839
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
290
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

High Schools (5)

Tulare Joint Union High has 5 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.9 — 0.4 points near the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Tulare Western High with a Scope Score of 57 and 18.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScore
1Tulare Western High
Tulare Joint Union High Building Momentum
Solid
57/100
2Tulare Union High
Tulare Joint Union High Building Momentum
Solid
56/100
3Mission Oak High
Tulare Joint Union High Building Momentum
Solid
54/100
4Sierra Vista Charter High
Tulare Joint Union High Building Momentum
Developing
43/100
5Accelerated Charter High
Tulare Joint Union High Building Momentum
Needs Support
29/100

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 Joint Union High

  • 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 Joint Union High a good school district?
Tulare Joint Union High has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.9/100, which is 4.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 11.0% 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 Joint Union High?
The highest-scoring school in Tulare Joint Union High is Tulare Western High with a Scope Score of 57/100 and 18.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Tulare Joint Union High spend per student?
Tulare Joint Union High spends $14,279 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 Joint Union High?
Teacher salaries in Tulare Joint Union High range from $71,817–$133,839 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.