School Profile · Visalia
La Sierra High: This school runs ahead of the state average. The bar itself is the harder conversation.
La Sierra posts 38% meeting the standard against 35% statewide — ahead of most, with real headroom above the bar.
1735 East Houston Avenue, 93292·Tulare County Office of Education·Visalia·Grades 7-12·191 students·63% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(559) 733-6963·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
45
🌱 Building Momentum · Developing
ranked #1,063 statewide · #2 of 3 in Tulare County Office of Education
La Sierra High scores 45 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 39th percentile of 1,739 California high schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “38% proficient” and call it done. La Sierra deserves a closer read. The school sits in Visalia, where three in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
As a charter, La Sierra enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The story this school is actually telling
Proficient by 11th grade
38%
State 35%
Graduate
100%
State 88%
Pass an AP exam
0%
State 36%
Of 100 students here: 38 are proficient by 11th grade → 100 graduate → 0 pass an AP exam. The gaps between those bars are the questions to ask.
The 6 things our score weighs
Graduation rate
100.0%
State 87.6%
12.4pp above state avg
Exceeded standard
10.0%
State 15.5%
5.5pp below state avg
College readiness
0.0%
State 35.5%
AP exam pass rate below state avg
Met or exceeded
37.5%
State 34.6%
2.9pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
22.7%
State 32.1%
9.4pp below state avg
Suspension rate
7.9%
State 4.0%
3.8pp above state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
Estimated K-12 Path
Estimated K-12 path based on district and proximity. Actual attendance zones may differ. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
Your other options
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic88.5%
White5.2%
Black2.6%
Other3.7%
GenderFemale 44.0%Male 56.0%
Resources & Access
Enrollment
191
1,259 below CA avg (~1,450)
Free/Reduced Lunch
63%
1pp below CA avg (64%)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
4 fewer students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$113,325
District avg: $97,094 · CA avg: $14,815 · School-level · CDE ESSA
Teacher Salary Range
$55,104 – $132,890
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At La Sierra High in Visalia, 11.1% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 30.3% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. La Sierra High trails its district average for low-income students by 19.2 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (11.1% Math proficient); Hispanic students (31.4% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 24.2 percentage points for low-income students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 45 students tested.
Equity Gaps
Absenteeism · Disabilities+5.3pp
28.0% vs 22.7% overall · n=25
Suspension · English Learner+5.4pp
13.3% vs 7.9% overall · n=45
ELA · Low-Income−24.2pp
10.0% vs 34.2% overall · n=45
2 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Low-Income−7.2pp
0.0% vs 7.2% overall · n=45
Math · Low-Income−4.7pp
12.8% vs 17.5% overall · n=45
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income45 tested
ELA 11.1%·Math 11.1%· -19.2pp vs district
Hispanic70 tested
ELA 31.4%·Math 15.7%· -1.9pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$83K
$2K below CA median
Median Home Value
$366K
$293K below CA median
Bachelor's+
19%
16pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
11.9 years avg experience
14 teachers
Teacher Credentials
72% fully credentialed
2.7% on intern/emergency permit
CTE Pathway Completers
2 completed a career pathway
Sources: CDE SARC · CDE College/Career Indicator, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Graduation rate · 25%
100.0%
↑ vs CA 87.6% · 65th pctile
Exceeded standard · 22%
10.0%
↓ vs CA 15.5% · 44th pctile
College readiness · 20%
0.0%
↓ vs CA 35.5% · 29th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
37.5%
↑ vs CA 34.6% · 52th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
22.7%
↑ vs CA 32.1% · 57th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
7.9%
↓ vs CA 4.0% · 33th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 21 | 0% | 19% | 5% | 76% | 19% | −29 |
| Grade 8 | 38 | 3% | 18% | 34% | 45% | 21% | −25 |
| Grade 11 | 20 | 20% | 45% | 20% | 15% | 65% | +18 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 21 | 14% | 10% | 14% | 62% | 24% | −10 |
| Grade 8 | 38 | 0% | 18% | 29% | 53% | 18% | −14 |
| Grade 11 | 20 | 0% | 10% | 10% | 80% | 10% | −13 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 59 | 3% | 12% | 75% | 10% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 45 | 11.1% | −19 | −27 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 70 | 31.4% | −2 | −7 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Sierra High ← | — | 45 | 10.0% | 37.5% | — | 7.9% |
| Redwood High | 1.8 mi | 68 | 28.3% | 57.5% | — | 1.5% |
| Golden West High | 1.2 mi | 51 | 10.3% | 32.5% | — | 5.6% |
| Mt. Whitney High | 2 mi | 49 | 11.6% | 34.2% | — | 5.9% |
| California average | — | 47 | 15.5% | 34.6% | — | 4.0% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Graduation Rate
100.0%
AP Exam Prepared
Not offered
This school may not offer AP courses
A-G Completion
9.5%
A-G are the 15 courses (across 7 subjects) required for UC/CSU eligibility
College-Going Rate
54.1%
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #1086 → #1139 → #1116 → #1027 → #1063
What we can't show
- — Low-income students here trail the state average for their group by 27 points in ELA — worth asking how the school is closing that gap.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=1,739 high schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
A low score doesn't tell the whole story. Read: Your School Scored Low — Here's What That Actually Means
Frequently asked questions
Is La Sierra High a good high school?
La Sierra High has a Scope Score of 45 out of 100, placing it in the 39th percentile of California high schools and ranked #1,063 statewide. 10.0% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 5.5 percentage points below the California average of 15.5%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for high schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are La Sierra High's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 37.5% of students at La Sierra High met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 10.0% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 27.5% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 10.0% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 40 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does La Sierra High rank in California?
La Sierra High ranks #1,063 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 39th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at La Sierra High?
22.7% of students at La Sierra High are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 32.1%. The suspension rate is 7.9%. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does La Sierra High compare to other schools in Visalia?
La Sierra High scores 45/100 (39th percentile) among California high schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 191 students. Use the schools in Visalia page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does La Sierra High serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At La Sierra High in Visalia, 11.1% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 30.3% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. La Sierra High trails its district average for low-income students by 19.2 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (11.1% Math proficient); Hispanic students (31.4% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 24.2 percentage points for low-income students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 45 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.