School Profile · Visalia
Mt. Whitney High: No single number tells this school's story. Here's the honest picture.
Mt. Whitney posts 34% meeting the standard and 11.6% exceeding it, against 35% and 15.5% statewide. The gaps and the bright spots below are the real read.
900 South Conyer Street, 93277·Visalia Unified·Visalia·Grades 9-12·1,637 students·74% low-income·2024–25 CAASPP·(559) 730-7602·Website
Scope Score
49
🌱 Building Momentum · Developing
ranked #914 statewide · #4 of 7 in Visalia Unified
Mt. Whitney High scores 49 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 47th percentile of 1,739 California high schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
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Most rating sites would stop at “34% proficient” and call it done. Mt. Whitney deserves a closer read. The school sits in Visalia, where two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 48.8% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide.
The story this school is actually telling
Proficient by 11th grade
34%
State 35%
Graduate
94%
State 88%
Pass an AP exam
36%
State 36%
Of 100 students here: 34 are proficient by 11th grade → 94 graduate → 36 pass an AP exam. The gaps between those bars are the questions to ask.
48.8%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
Mt. Whitney's most underrated number
48.8% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide. That's the strongest kind of signal a school can post: it holds across income lines.
Mt. Whitney low-income: 48.8%State low-income: 38.2%
The 7 things our score weighs
Graduation rate
93.8%
State 87.6%
6.2pp above state avg
Exceeded standard
11.6%
State 15.5%
3.9pp below state avg
College readiness
35.6%
State 35.5%
AP exam pass rate above state avg
Met or exceeded
34.2%
State 34.6%
0.4pp below state avg
Chronic absenteeism
19.1%
State 32.1%
13.0pp below state avg
Suspension rate
5.9%
State 4.0%
1.9pp above state avg
EL proficiency (ELPAC)
14.6%
State 17.7%
3.2pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
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The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic75.1%
White13.3%
Asian4.2%
Black1.2%
Other6.2%
GenderFemale 46.1%Male 53.8%Non-binary 0.2%
Resources & Access
Enrollment
1,637
Near CA avg (~1,450)
Free/Reduced Lunch
74%
10pp above CA avg (64%)
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
1 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,024
District avg: $12,738 · CA avg: $14,815 · School-level · CDE ESSA
EL Proficiency (ELPAC)
14.6% Level 4
Share of English Learners reaching full proficiency
Teacher Salary Range
$66,787 – $128,563
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Mt. Whitney High in Visalia, 48.8% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 39.7% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Mt. Whitney High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 9.1 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (12.6% Math proficient); Hispanic students (48.9% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 52.9 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 249 students tested.
Equity Gaps
Absenteeism · Homeless+22.5pp
41.6% vs 19.1% overall · n=77
Suspension · Black+11.5pp
17.4% vs 5.9% overall · n=23
ELA · English Learner−52.9pp
0.0% vs 52.9% overall · n=38
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Disabilities−19.1pp
0.0% vs 19.1% overall · n=33
Math · English Learner−15.5pp
0.0% vs 15.5% overall · n=39
Math Exceeded · Disabilities−4.0pp
0.0% vs 4.0% overall · n=32
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income249 tested
ELA 48.8%·Math 12.6%· +9.1pp vs district
Hispanic234 tested
ELA 48.9%·Math 13.0%· +6.8pp vs district
White46 tested
ELA 71.7%·Math 26.1%· +11.7pp 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
$74K
$11K below CA median
Median Home Value
$293K
$366K below CA median
Bachelor's+
23%
12pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2022) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
12.3 years avg experience
79 teachers · 5% first-year · 3% second-year
Teacher Credentials
81% fully credentialed
4.7% on intern/emergency permit
AP Courses Offered
18 AP courses
53 students qualified via AP exam
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%
93.8%
↑ vs CA 87.6% · 57th pctile
Exceeded standard · 22%
11.6%
↓ vs CA 15.5% · 46th pctile
College readiness · 20%
35.6%
↑ vs CA 35.5% · 50th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
34.2%
↓ vs CA 34.6% · 50th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
19.1%
↑ vs CA 32.1% · 60th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
5.9%
↓ vs CA 4.0% · 42th pctile
EL proficiency (ELPAC) · 5%
14.6%
↓ vs CA 17.7% · 47th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 325 | 19% | 34% | 22% | 25% | 53% | +6 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 322 | 4% | 11% | 23% | 61% | 16% | −8 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 331 | 4% | 22% | 62% | 12% |
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 | 249 | 48.8% | +9 | +11 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 234 | 48.9% | +7 | +10 |
| White | 46 | 71.7% | +12 | +10 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Whitney High ← | — | 49 | 11.6% | 34.2% | — | 5.9% |
| University Preparatory High | 0.7 mi | 68 | 50.0% | 81.1% | — | 1.9% |
| Redwood High | 0.6 mi | 68 | 28.3% | 57.5% | — | 1.5% |
| Visalia Technical Early College | 2.4 mi | 47 | 13.3% | 39.1% | — | 5.9% |
| California average | — | 47 | 15.5% | 34.6% | — | 4.0% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Graduation Rate
93.8%
AP Exam Prepared
35.6%
A-G Completion
38.0%
A-G are the 15 courses (across 7 subjects) required for UC/CSU eligibility
College-Going Rate
67.8%
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #689 → #883 → #816 → #901 → #914
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 Mt. Whitney High a good high school?
Mt. Whitney High has a Scope Score of 49 out of 100, placing it in the 47th percentile of California high schools and ranked #914 statewide. 11.6% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 3.9 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 Mt. Whitney High's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 34.2% of students at Mt. Whitney High met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 11.6% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 22.7% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 11.6% 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. 647 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Mt. Whitney High rank in California?
Mt. Whitney High ranks #914 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 47th 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 Mt. Whitney High?
19.1% of students at Mt. Whitney 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 5.9%. 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 Mt. Whitney High compare to other schools in Visalia?
Mt. Whitney High scores 49/100 (47th 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 1,637 students. Use the schools in Visalia page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does Mt. Whitney High serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Mt. Whitney High in Visalia, 48.8% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 39.7% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Mt. Whitney High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 9.1 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (12.6% Math proficient); Hispanic students (48.9% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 52.9 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 249 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.