Tulare County Office of Education

The Tulare County Office of Education district in California consists of 5 schools, including 4 high schools and 1 alternative school, serving students in grades 9-12. The district as a whole is ranked 1159 out of 1568 districts in the state and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

The standout school in the district is University Preparatory High, which has consistently ranked among the top 87 high schools in California over the past 3 years and earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school has significantly higher test scores, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism compared to the other schools in the district and the state averages. In contrast, Tulare County Court stands out as the lowest performing, ranking in the bottom 75 high schools in the state with a 0% graduation rate, 94.7% dropout rate, and 0% proficiency in core subject tests.

The data highlights the stark contrast in performance between University Preparatory High and the other schools in the district, underscoring the importance of school choice and access to high-quality educational opportunities. The extremely low graduation rates and high dropout rates at Tulare County Court and Tulare County Community are concerning and indicate a need for targeted interventions and support for at-risk students in the district. Additionally, the high free/reduced lunch rates across most of the schools suggest a significant socioeconomic challenge facing the district, which may contribute to the overall lower academic performance.