Visalia Unified

The Visalia Unified School District in California encompasses 41 schools, including 28 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 8 high schools, serving a diverse student population. The district showcases a range of academic performance, with several standout high-performing schools as well as lower-performing institutions.

Among the top-performing schools in the district are Redwood High School and El Diamante High School, both ranked in the top 25% of California high schools. These schools boast impressive 4-year graduation rates exceeding 96% and strong proficiency rates, particularly in English Language Arts. At the elementary level, Oak Grove Elementary, Denton Elementary, and Shannon Ranch Elementary stand out as top-performing schools, ranking in the top 15-20% in California with exceptional proficiency rates across subjects.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps within the district, with some schools struggling with low proficiency rates, high dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism. For example, Sequoia High has a 4-year graduation rate of just 69.7% and proficiency rates as low as 10.49% in 11th grade English Language Arts. The challenges faced by alternative and community schools, such as Creekside Community Day, highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students within the Visalia Unified School District.