School Profile · Tulare
Tulare Union High: This school runs ahead of the state average. The bar itself is the harder conversation.
Tulare Union posts 42% meeting the standard against 35% statewide — ahead of most, with real headroom above the bar.
755 East Tulare Avenue, 93274·Tulare Joint Union High·Tulare·Grades 9-12·1,616 students·75% low-income·2024–25 CAASPP·(559) 686-4761
Scope Score
56
🌱 Building Momentum · Solid
ranked #593 statewide · #2 of 5 in Tulare Joint Union High
Tulare Union High scores 56 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 66th percentile of 1,739 California high schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
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Most rating sites would stop at “42% proficient” and call it done. Tulare Union deserves a closer read. The school sits in Tulare, where three in four students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 54.8% 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
42%
State 35%
Graduate
98%
State 88%
Pass an AP exam
50%
State 36%
Of 100 students here: 42 are proficient by 11th grade → 98 graduate → 50 pass an AP exam. The gaps between those bars are the questions to ask.
54.8%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
Tulare Union's most underrated number
54.8% 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.
Tulare Union low-income: 54.8%State low-income: 38.2%
The 7 things our score weighs
Graduation rate
98.3%
State 87.6%
10.7pp above state avg
Exceeded standard
14.5%
State 15.5%
1.0pp below state avg
College readiness
50.0%
State 35.5%
AP exam pass rate above state avg
Met or exceeded
41.8%
State 34.6%
7.1pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
13.8%
State 32.1%
18.3pp below state avg
Suspension rate
5.7%
State 4.0%
1.7pp above state avg
EL proficiency (ELPAC)
19.8%
State 17.7%
2.1pp 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.
Your other options
Nearby High Schools
2 within ~3 mi · avg 50
Tulare Western High
Tulare Joint Union High · 1.3 mi
Solid
57/100
Sierra Vista Charter High
Tulare Joint Union High · 0.5 mi
Developing
43/100
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 44
Liberty Elementary
Liberty Elementary · 3 mi
Developing
45/100
Pleasant Elementary
Tulare City · 2 mi
Developing
44/100
Mission Valley Elementary
Tulare City · 2 mi
Developing
42/100
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic80.0%
White12.6%
Asian1.0%
Black3.5%
Other3.0%
GenderFemale 48.6%Male 51.0%Non-binary 0.3%
Resources & Access
Enrollment
1,616
Near CA avg (~1,450)
Free/Reduced Lunch
75%
12pp above CA avg (64%)
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
0 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,326
District avg: $14,279 · CA avg: $14,815 · School-level · CDE ESSA
EL Proficiency (ELPAC)
19.8% Level 4
Share of English Learners reaching full proficiency
Teacher Salary Range
$71,817 – $133,839
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Tulare Union High in Tulare, 54.8% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 49.4% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Tulare Union High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 5.4 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (19.4% Math proficient); Hispanic students (58.4% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 46.2 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 281 students tested.
Equity Gaps
Absenteeism · Foster Youth+48.7pp
62.5% vs 13.8% overall · n=16
Suspension · Foster Youth+29.3pp
35.0% vs 5.7% overall · n=20
ELA · Disabilities−46.2pp
13.2% vs 59.3% overall · n=38
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Disabilities−23.1pp
0.0% vs 23.1% overall · n=38
Math · Disabilities−24.2pp
0.0% vs 24.2% overall · n=37
Math Exceeded · Disabilities−5.9pp
0.0% vs 5.9% overall · n=37
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income281 tested
ELA 54.8%·Math 19.4%· +5.4pp vs district
Hispanic284 tested
ELA 58.4%·Math 22.5%· +6.0pp vs district
White47 tested
ELA 68.1%·Math 31.8%· +2.2pp 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
$73K
$12K below CA median
Median Home Value
$330K
$329K below CA median
Bachelor's+
12%
23pp 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
13.9 years avg experience
91 teachers · 1% first-year · 3% second-year
Teacher Credentials
79% fully credentialed
0.5% on intern/emergency permit
AP Courses Offered
26 AP courses
107 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%
98.3%
↑ vs CA 87.6% · 63th pctile
Exceeded standard · 22%
14.5%
↓ vs CA 15.5% · 49th pctile
College readiness · 20%
50.0%
↑ vs CA 35.5% · 58th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
41.8%
↑ vs CA 34.6% · 55th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
13.8%
↑ vs CA 32.1% · 64th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
5.7%
↓ vs CA 4.0% · 42th pctile
EL proficiency (ELPAC) · 5%
19.8%
↑ vs CA 17.7% · 47th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 359 | 23% | 36% | 23% | 18% | 59% | +12 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 356 | 6% | 18% | 27% | 49% | 24% | +1 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 395 | 4% | 21% | 65% | 11% |
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 | 281 | 54.8% | +5 | +17 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 284 | 58.4% | +6 | +20 |
| White | 47 | 68.1% | +2 | +6 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulare Union High ← | — | 56 | 14.5% | 41.8% | — | 5.7% |
| Tulare Western High | 1.3 mi | 57 | 18.8% | 45.9% | — | 4.2% |
| Sierra Vista Charter High | 0.5 mi | 43 | 5.6% | 24.6% | — | 0.8% |
| California average | — | 47 | 15.5% | 34.6% | — | 4.0% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Graduation Rate
98.3%
AP Exam Prepared
50.0%
A-G Completion
51.5%
A-G are the 15 courses (across 7 subjects) required for UC/CSU eligibility
College-Going Rate
64.4%
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #342 → #362 → #375 → #360 → #593
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=1,739 high schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Tulare Union High a good high school?
Tulare Union High has a Scope Score of 56 out of 100, placing it in the 66th percentile of California high schools and ranked #593 statewide. 14.5% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is near 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 Tulare Union High's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 41.8% of students at Tulare Union High met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 14.5% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 27.2% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 14.5% 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. 715 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Tulare Union High rank in California?
Tulare Union High ranks #593 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 66th 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 Tulare Union High?
13.8% of students at Tulare Union 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 5.7%. 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 Tulare Union High compare to other schools in Tulare?
Tulare Union High scores 56/100 (66th 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 1,616 students. Use the schools in Tulare page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does Tulare Union High serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Tulare Union High in Tulare, 54.8% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 49.4% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Tulare Union High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 5.4 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (19.4% Math proficient); Hispanic students (58.4% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 46.2 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 281 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.