Tulare Western High School is a public high school in Tulare, California, United States. Tulare Western's current enrollment is close to 2,100, making it the largest of the three Tulare high schools.
Serving 1,886 students in grades 9-12, Tulare Western 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 21% (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 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,886 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tulare Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tulare Western High School's student population of 1,886 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,886 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning for Life & Life of Learning
School Mascot
Mustangs
School Rankings
Tulare Western 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 Tulare Western High School is 0.36, 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
#4575 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
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: Mustangs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tulare Western High School's ranking?
Tulare Western High School is ranked #4575 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tulare Western High School often compared to?
Tulare Western High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tulare Union High School, Mission Oak High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% 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 Tulare Western High School?
The graduation rate of Tulare Western High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tulare Western High School?
1,886 students attend Tulare Western High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Tulare Western High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tulare Western High School?
Tulare Western High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tulare Western High School offer ?
Tulare Western High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tulare Western High School part of?
Tulare Western High School is part of Tulare Joint Union High School District.
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