Is Mission Oak High a good school?

Mission Oak High ranks 1017 th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mission Oak High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,686 students attended Mission Oak High.

What is the racial makeup of Mission Oak High?

Students at Mission Oak High are 80% Hispanic, 15% White, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Mission Oak High?

Mission Oak High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Alpine Vista Elementary : Cypress Elementary Elementary : Pixley Elementary Elementary : Sundale Elementary Elementary : Tipton Elementary Middle : Cherry Avenue Middle Middle : Pixley Middle

Mission Oak High

Summary:

Mission Oak High is a public high school located in Tulare, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,686 students. The school is part of the Tulare Joint Union High School District, which is ranked 1013 out of 1568 districts in California and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Mission Oak High has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 95.6% to 97.2% over the past five years, which is higher than the graduation rates of nearby schools like Tulare Western High (97.1%) and Tulare Union High (97.2%). However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.9% in 2018-2019 to 14.3% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the chronic absenteeism rates of Tulare Western High (9.5%) and Tulare Union High (13.5%). Mission Oak High's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the district and state averages, with 11th-grade proficiency rates of 51.2% in ELA, 24.31% in Math, and 18.05% in Science, compared to the district's 53.47%, 18.33%, and 17.78%, respectively, and the state's 55.73%, 27.9%, and 24.63%.

While Mission Oak High's performance varies across different student subgroups, with higher rankings for English Language Learners and White students, the school ranks lower for Special Education students and Disabled students. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined from a high of 507 out of 1290 in 2020-2021 to 1017 out of 2323 in 2023-2024, suggesting that its performance may be declining relative to other high schools in the state. This could be due in part to the school's predominantly low-income student population, with 71.71% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby El Diamante High (54.96%) and Visalia Technical Early College (55.74%).

Detail:

Public 9-12

3442 East Bardsley Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274-6148

(559) 688-2021

District: Tulare Joint Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
1017^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,140

Feeder schools for Mission Oak High:

Elementary:	Alpine Vista
	Cypress Elementary
	Pixley Elementary
	Sundale Elementary
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	Tipton Elementary
Middle:	Cherry Avenue Middle
	Pixley Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 21.6

Number of students: 1,686

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

79.9%

White:

15.0%

Asian:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mission Oak High ranks better than 56.2% of high schools in California. It also ranks 3^rd among 7 ranked high schools in the Tulare Joint Union High School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.25. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Mission Oak High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.9%), White (15%), Asian (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Tulare Joint Union High School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mission Oak High is 21.6. 5 high schools in the Tulare Joint Union High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Mission Oak High employs 77.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mission Oak High is $9,140. 5 high schools in the Tulare Joint Union High School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mission Oak High:

SchoolDigger ranks Mission Oak High 1017^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Mission Oak High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Tulare Joint Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Tulare Joint Union High 1013^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Mission Oak High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2009	76.40	167^th	2238	92.5%
2010	43.56	928^th	2281	59.3%
2011	49.00	824^th	2367	65.2%
2012	51.37	757^th	2354	67.8%
2013	47.72	848^th	2426	65.0%
2015	54.71	880^th	1994	55.9%
2016	54.12	920^th	2039	54.9%
2017	50.46	1013^th	2021	49.9%
2018	58.90	827^th	2017	59.0%
2019	49.89	984^th	2133	53.9%
2021	56.32	507^th	1290	60.7%
2022	41.89	1130^th	2123	46.8%
2023	47.86	915^th	2348	61.0%
2024	44.25	1017^th	2323	56.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mission Oak High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	42.94	395^th	938	57.9%
2019	44.84	370^th	941	60.7%
2021	20.16	426^th	467	8.8%
2022	60.06	202^nd	1044	80.7%
2023	39.00	497^th	1323	62.4%
2024	50.63	242^nd	1350	82.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Mission Oak High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.24	1160^th	1547	25.0%
2024	29.49	993^rd	1534	35.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mission Oak High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	65.36	617^th	1862	66.9%
2019	45.53	1040^th	1937	46.3%
2021	54.13	477^th	1126	57.6%
2022	46.69	927^th	1943	52.3%
2023	53.71	787^th	2247	65.0%
2024	47.93	908^th	2235	59.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Mission Oak High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	62.25	681^st	1760	61.3%
2019	49.03	875^th	1833	52.3%
2021	54.82	458^th	1054	56.5%
2022	40.31	1042^nd	1858	43.9%
2023	48.74	858^th	2118	59.5%
2024	42.90	1007^th	2098	52.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Mission Oak High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	26.01	787^th	1052	25.2%
2019	32.92	698^th	1117	37.5%
2021	24.04	456^th	555	17.8%
2022	32.46	758^th	1161	34.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Mission Oak High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	50.05	921^st	1834	49.8%
2019	46.39	946^th	1880	49.7%
2021	51.85	488^th	1122	56.5%
2022	41.90	1002^nd	1916	47.7%
2023	43.57	956^th	2207	56.7%
2024	42.26	995^th	2172	54.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mission Oak High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	64.63	593^rd	1742	66.0%
2019	56.26	723^rd	1814	60.1%
2022	50.13	833^rd	1861	55.2%
2023	56.19	683^rd	2142	68.1%
2024	48.22	877^th	2125	58.7%

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Rank History for White students at Mission Oak High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	54.23	599^th	1173	48.9%
2019	48.79	632^nd	1222	48.3%
2022	36.05	777^th	1204	35.5%
2023	44.74	679^th	1434	52.6%
2024	49.47	602^nd	1406	57.2%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	0
2009	204	20	11	455	4	3	18	0	715
2010	263	41	19	667	6	3	19	0	1018
2011	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1329	1329
2012	356	45	33	963	5	4	13	0	1419
2013	363	42	28	1087	8	2	5	0	1535
2014	338	33	27	1100	15	2	1	0	1516
2015	318	32	23	1104	13	1	3	0	1494
2016	302	33	26	1083	9	2	9	0	1464
2017	320	27	26	1109	10	4	9	0	1505
2018	321	26	26	1155	10	0	12	0	1550
2019	300	23	31	1188	5	1	6	0	1554
2020	261	23	24	1217	5	1	15	0	1546
2021	256	21	24	1153	1	1	9	0	1465
2022	250	21	28	1295	1	2	14	2	1613
2023	253	24	30	1347	6	1	16	9	1686

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mission Oak High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	715	25.8	22.8	59.9
2010	1018	37.2	27.3	72.1
2011	1329	n/a	n/a	n/a
2012	1419	60.9	23.2	n/a
2013	1535	62.2	24.6	61
2014	1516	61.9	24.4	67.5
2015	1494	60.0	24.9	69
2016	1464	60.0	24.4	67
2017	1505	57.3	26.2	67.4
2018	1550	64.8	23.9	71.8
2019	1554	66.4	23.3	63.5
2020	1546	n/a	n/a	67.9
2021	1465	68.8	21.2	69.5
2022	1613	68.5	23.5	73
2023	1686	77.9	21.6	71.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mission Oak High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	715	25.8	22.8	59.9
2010	1018	37.2	27.3	72.1
2011	1329	n/a	n/a	n/a
2012	1419	60.9	23.2	n/a
2013	1535	62.2	24.6	61
2014	1516	61.9	24.4	67.5
2015	1494	60.0	24.9	69
2016	1464	60.0	24.4	67
2017	1505	57.3	26.2	67.4
2018	1550	64.8	23.9	71.8
2019	1554	66.4	23.3	63.5
2020	1546	n/a	n/a	67.9
2021	1465	68.8	21.2	69.5
2022	1613	68.5	23.5	73
2023	1686	77.9	21.6	71.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mission Oak High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$9,140

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mission Oak High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 984^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 915^th of 2348 High schools	7.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Science (Mission Oak High)	18.4	18.8	0.3%
10th Grade Science (Tulare Joint Union High)	19.5	18.3	1.2%
10th Grade Science (California)	23.2	24.1	0.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mission Oak High)	62.1	56.7	5.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tulare Joint Union High)	53.3	51.3	2%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mission Oak High)	24.4	24	0.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Tulare Joint Union High)	23.8	18.1	5.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
12th Grade Science (Mission Oak High)	16.4	16.7	0.3%
12th Grade Science (Tulare Joint Union High)	20.4	14.3	6.1%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1554	1686	8.5%
African American	23	24	4.3%
American Indian	5	6	20%
Asian	31	30	3.2%
Hispanic	1188	1347	13.4%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	300	253	15.7%
Two or More Races	6	16	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.5%	71.7%	8.2%

Schools Near Mission Oak High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Mission Oak High	Public	9-12	3442 East Bardsley Ave.	Tulare	93274	Tulare County	Tulare Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 688-2021	1,686	78	21.6	71.7%	253 (15.0%)	24 (1.4%)	1,347 (79.9%)	30 (1.8%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (0.9%)	44.3	1017^th of 2323 public high schools	56.2%		47.9	915^th of 2348 public high schools	61.0%	102	18.1		4.6	17.4	51.2	51.2	24.3	24.3	$9,140
Tulare Union High	Public	9-12	755 East Tulare Ave.	Tulare	93274	Tulare County	Tulare Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 686-4761	1,699	83	20.5	77.7%	257 (15.1%)	40 (2.4%)	1,340 (78.9%)	17 (1.0%)	7 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (2.1%)	45.6	980^th of 2323 public high schools	57.8%		41.3	1096^th of 2348 public high schools	53.3%	116	14.4			14.4	59.0	59.0	21.7	21.7	$9,182
Sierra Vista Charter High	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	351 North K St.	Tulare	93274	Tulare County	Tulare Joint Union High	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(559) 687-7384	197	11	17.5	86.3%	27 (13.7%)	6 (3.0%)	150 (76.1%)	6 (3.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)	28.1	1472^nd of 2323 public high schools	36.6%		27	1504^th of 2348 public high schools	35.9%	32	18.0			17.3	40.0	40.0	3.3	3.3	$14,951
Countryside Community Day	Public	9-12	1084 South Pratt St.	Tulare	93274	Tulare County	Tulare Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 687-7384	30	3	11.9	90.0%	6 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (70.0%)	1 (3.3%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.2	1362^nd of 2323 public high schools	41.4%					(n/a)	18.2			18.2					$37,261
Tulare Technical Preparatory High	Public	9-12	737 West Bardsley Ave.	Tulare	93274	Tulare County	Tulare Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 687-7400	28	4	7.9	92.9%	2 (7.1%)	1 (3.6%)	23 (82.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.1%)	6.9	2254^th of 2323 public high schools	3.0%		7	2263^rd of 2348 public high schools	3.6%	9					6.3	6.3	0.0	0.0	$24,581
Tulare Western High	Public	9-12	824 West Maple Ave.	Tulare	93274	Tulare County	Tulare Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 686-8751	1,933	89	21.8	78.5%	264 (13.7%)	41 (2.1%)	1,526 (78.9%)	50 (2.6%)	6 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	34 (1.8%)	51.4	827^th of 2323 public high schools	64.4%		46.5	961^st of 2348 public high schools	59.1%	134	21.9		21.1	21.8	63.6	63.6	18.0	18.0	$7,492
Accelerated Charter High	Public, Charter	9-12	4136 North Mooney Blvd.	Tulare	93274	Tulare County	Tulare Joint Union High	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 688-2021	172	9	19.3	95.9%	10 (5.8%)	5 (2.9%)	157 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9	2092^nd of 2323 public high schools	9.9%		8.8	2146^th of 2348 public high schools	8.6%	54	3.6		3.9	3.7	11.3	11.3	0.0	0.0	$10,035
Tulare County Court	Public	7-12	6200 South Mooney Blvd.	Visalia	93277	Tulare County	Tulare County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 735-1630	49	5	9.6	93.9%	3 (6.1%)	2 (4.1%)	44 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7	2248^th of 2323 public high schools	3.2%		8.7	2149^th of 2348 public high schools	8.5%	99			0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	$10,257
Tulare County Community	Public	7-12	2101 North Shirk Rd.	Visalia	93291	Tulare County	Tulare County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 651-9007	16	3	5.3	62.5%	2 (12.5%)	1 (6.3%)	13 (81.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$26,721
El Diamante High	Public	9-12	5100 West Whitendale Ave.	Visalia	93277	Tulare County	Visalia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 735-3500	1,987	89	22.2	55.0%	406 (20.4%)	33 (1.7%)	1,353 (68.1%)	95 (4.8%)	7 (0.4%)	5 (0.3%)	88 (4.4%)	64.6	553^rd of 2323 public high schools	76.2%		65.8	544^th of 2348 public high schools	76.8%	9		35.2	0.0	34.0	70.0	70.0	22.9	22.9	$6,256

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