For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,673 students in Tulare, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Tulare, CA are Countryside Community Day, Tulare Technical Preparatory High School and Tulare Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tulare, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Tulare have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Tulare, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tulare Union High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Tulare, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Countryside Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1084 South Pratt St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7384
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7384
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #22.
Tulare Technical Preparatory High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
737 West Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7400
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #33.
Tulare Union High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
755 East Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-4761
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-4761
Grades: 9-12
| 1,622 students
Rank: #44.
Mission Oak High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3442 East Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2021
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2021
Grades: 9-12
| 1,741 students
Rank: #55.
Tulare Western High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
824 West Maple Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-8751
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-8751
Grades: 9-12
| 1,886 students
Rank: #66.
Sierra Vista Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
351 North K St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7384
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7384
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Rank: #77.
Accelerated Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4136 North Mooney Blvd.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2021
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2021
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Tulare, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Tulare Support Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
955 East Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7232
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7232
Grades: 1-6
| 7 students
Valley High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
737 W. Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7400
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tulare, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Tulare, CA include Countryside Community Day, Tulare Technical Preparatory High School and Tulare Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tulare?
7 public high schools are located in Tulare.
What is the racial composition of students in Tulare?
Tulare public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Tulare are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Tulare include: Tulare Western High School vs. Tulare Union High School, Tulare Union High School vs. Tulare Western High School, Mission Oak High School vs. Tulare Western High School
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