For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,598 students in Tulare, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Tulare, CA are Countryside Community Day, Tulare Technical Preparatory High School and Mission Oak 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 19% (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 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Tulare, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tulare Union High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Mission Oak High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3442 East Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2021
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2021
Gr: 9-12 | 1,678 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Tulare Union High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
755 East Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-4761
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-4761
Gr: 9-12 | 1,616 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Tulare Western High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
824 West Maple Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-8751
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-8751
Gr: 9-12 | 1,927 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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 Mission Oak 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 87% 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 Union High School vs. Tulare Western High School, Tulare Western High School vs. Tulare Union High School, Mission Oak High School vs. Tulare Western High School
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