- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tulare, CA
Tulare Technical Preparatory High
Federal NCES profile for Tulare Technical Preparatory High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063993002852
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tulare Technical Preparatory High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 7
- high schools in Tulare · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for California
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tulare Technical Preparatory High has class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tulare Technical Preparatory High ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Tulare, CA.
School address
District: Tulare Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 063993002852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Tulare Technical Preparatory High grew from 28 students in 2022-23 to 35 in 2023-24 (+25.0%).
Teacher FTE held 3.5 → 3.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 063993002852 · Tulare, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
35 enr · 11.7:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Tulare Western High (1,927 students)
Tulare Technical Preparatory High grew from 28 students in 2022-23 to 35 in 2023-24 (+25.0%). Teacher FTE held 3.5 → 3.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tulare Technical Preparatory High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tulare Western
Tulare Western High
1,927 students
- Mission Oak Hi
Mission Oak High
1,678 students
- Tulare Union H
Tulare Union High
1,616 students
- Sierra Vista C 166
Sierra Vista Charter High
166 students
- Accelerated Ch 152
Accelerated Charter High
152 students
- This school 35
Tulare Technical Preparatory High
35 students
What this shows Tulare Technical Preparatory High reports 35 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tulare Technical Preparatory High compares
Tulare Technical Preparatory High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 46% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 6% in California - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 35 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.9%
White 8.6%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Tulare Technical Preparatory High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Tulare Joint Union High reports $18,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tulare Technical Preparatory High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulare Western High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission Oak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tulare Union High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Charter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Accelerated Charter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tulare Technical Preparatory High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,678
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,616
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Tulare
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Tulare Western High
Standard public school
1,927 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Mission Oak High
Standard public school
1,678 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Tulare Union High
Standard public school
1,616 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista Charter High
Standard public school
166 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Accelerated Charter High
Standard public school
152 students 19:1 students per teacher
Countryside Community Day
Alternative education program
24 students 12:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~35 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tulare Technical Preparatory High
How many students attend Tulare Technical Preparatory High?
Tulare Technical Preparatory High has 35 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tulare, CA. CCD year-over-year: 28 (2022-23) → 35 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tulare Technical Preparatory High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tulare Technical Preparatory High is 11.7:1, which is 46% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tulare Technical Preparatory High?
78.6% of students at Tulare Technical Preparatory High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tulare Technical Preparatory High?
The largest demographic group at Tulare Technical Preparatory High is Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment, in Tulare, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tulare Technical Preparatory High?
Tulare Technical Preparatory High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tulare Technical Preparatory High rank among high schools in Tulare?
By Resource Investment Index, Tulare Technical Preparatory High ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Tulare, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tulare on the city page.
What other schools are in Tulare Joint Union High?
Besides Tulare Technical Preparatory High, Tulare Joint Union High also operates Tulare Western High (1,927 students), Mission Oak High (1,678 students), and Tulare Union High (1,616 students). See the Tulare Joint Union High district page for the complete list.