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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Tulare County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 54 public high schools serving 35,379 students in Tulare County, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Tulare County, CA are University Preparatory High School, Harmony Magnet Academy and Countryside Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tulare County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Tulare County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Tulare County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Redwood 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 85% 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 County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
915 South Mooney Blvd. Maripos
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-2529
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Harmony Magnet Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19429 Road 228
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 568-0347
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Countryside Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1084 South Pratt St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7384
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Loma Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
290 North Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5111
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Tulare Technical Preparatory High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
737 West Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Redwood High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 West Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7367
Gr: 9-12 | 2,490 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Cutler-orosi Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12724 Ave. 392
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-4703
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Lindsay Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
270 North Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5913
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Exeter Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
711 W Chestnut
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Vine Street Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
645 North Prospect St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-6650
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1111.
El Diamante High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5100 West Whitendale Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 735-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,890 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Dinuba High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
490 West Kamm Ave.
Dinuba, CA 93618
(559) 595-7220
Gr: 9-12 | 2,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Monarch River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2293 East Crabtree Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 754-1442
Gr: K-12 | 1,338 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Summit Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
175 South Mathew St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5902
Gr: K-12 | 2,423 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1515.
Porterville High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
465 West Olive Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7210
Gr: 9-12 | 2,125 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
Mission Oak High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3442 East Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2021
Gr: 9-12 | 1,678 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Esperanza High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12724 Avenue 392
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-3883
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Kaweah High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1107 E Rocky Hill Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4420
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1919.
Tulare Union High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
755 East Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-4761
Gr: 9-12 | 1,616 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2020.
Granite Hills High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1701 East Putnam Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7075
Gr: 9-12 | 1,206 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
Tulare Western High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
824 West Maple Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-8751
Gr: 9-12 | 1,927 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2222.
Exeter Union High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
505 Rocky Hill Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2127
Gr: 9-12 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2323.
Valley Life Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3737 West Walnut Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 625-8527
Gr: K-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2424.
Orosi High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
41815 Road 128
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4731
Gr: 9-12 | 1,108 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Monache High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
960 North Newcomb St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,855 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2626.
Lindsay Senior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1849 East Tulare Rd.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5911
Gr: 9-12 | 1,132 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
31191 Road 180
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 592-9160
Gr: K-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2828.
Tulare County Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11200 Avenue 368
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 735-1630
Gr: 7-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
Mt. Whitney High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 South Conyer St.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7602
Gr: 9-12 | 1,637 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3030.
Golden West High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1717 North Mcauliff St.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7814
Gr: 9-12 | 2,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3131.
Alpaugh -senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5313 Road 39
Alpaugh, CA 93201
(559) 949-8413
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Woodlake High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 West Whitney Ave.
Woodlake, CA 93286
(559) 564-3307
Gr: 9-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3333.
Visalia Charter Independent Study
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1821 West Meadow Ln.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 735-8055
Gr: 7-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3434.
Sierra Vista Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
351 North K St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-7384
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3535.
Porterville Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 West Pioneer Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7300
Gr: 7-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Tulare County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Tulare County, CA include University Preparatory High School, Harmony Magnet Academy and Countryside Community Day.
How many public high schools are located in Tulare County?
52 public high schools are located in Tulare County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tulare County?
Tulare County public high schools minority enrollment is 85% 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 County are often viewed compared to one another?

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