Mission Oak High School is a public high school in Tulare, California. Along with Tulare Union High School and Tulare Western High School, it is part of the Tulare Joint Union High School District.
Serving 1,678 students in grades 9-12, Mission Oak 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 84% 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: 1,678 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mission Oak High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mission Oak High School's student population of 1,678 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,678 students
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
2008
Colors
Black, Purple
School Rankings
Mission Oak 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 Mission Oak High School is 0.35, 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
#4194 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
16%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mission Oak High School's ranking?
Mission Oak High School is ranked #4194 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mission Oak High School often compared to?
Mission Oak High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tulare Western High School, Tulare Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mission Oak High School?
The graduation rate of Mission Oak High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mission Oak High School?
1,678 students attend Mission Oak High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mission Oak High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mission Oak High School?
Mission Oak High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mission Oak High School offer ?
Mission Oak High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mission Oak High School part of?
Mission Oak High School is part of Tulare Joint Union High School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School - Minimum Day
June 10, 2026 (Wednesday)
First Day of School
August 13, 2026 (Thursday)
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