El Diamante High School, known locally as "El D", is a WASC-accredited high school serving students in grades 9–12 in Visalia, California, USA, in Tulare County. It was established as Visalia Unified School District's fourth public high school in 2002.
Serving 1,890 students in grades 9-12, El Diamante High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,890 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Diamante High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
El Diamante High School's student population of 1,890 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,890 students
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
White, Green, Navy Blue
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Miners
School Rankings
El Diamante High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Diamante High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3247 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Miner Ed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Diamante High School's ranking?
El Diamante High School is ranked #3247 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Diamante High School often compared to?
El Diamante High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redwood High School, Mt. Whitney High School, Exeter Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Diamante High School?
The graduation rate of El Diamante High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend El Diamante High School?
1,890 students attend El Diamante High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of El Diamante High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Diamante High School?
El Diamante High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Diamante High School offer ?
El Diamante High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Diamante High School part of?
El Diamante High School is part of Visalia Unified School District.
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