- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tulare, CA
Tulare Union High
Federal NCES profile for Tulare Union High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063993006619
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tulare Union High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 7
- high schools in Tulare · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tulare Union High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tulare Union High ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Tulare, CA.
School address
District: Tulare Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 063993006619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-77 students YoY
Tulare Union High held near 1,622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-77 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 82.6 → 76.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-77 students YoY 063993006619 · Tulare, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,616 enr · 19.7:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Tulare Western High (1,927 students)
Tulare Union High held near 1,622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-77 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 82.6 → 76.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tulare Union 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
- This school
Tulare Union High
1,616 students
- Sierra Vista C 166
Sierra Vista Charter High
166 students
- Accelerated Ch 152
Accelerated Charter High
152 students
- Tulare Technic 35
Tulare Technical Preparatory High
35 students
What this shows Tulare Union High reports 1,616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tulare Union High compares
Tulare Union High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,616 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,616
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.0%
White 12.5%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Tulare Union High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
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 Union High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulare Western High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission Oak High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Charter High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Accelerated Charter High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tulare Technical Preparatory High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tulare Union 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
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
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
Tulare Technical Preparatory High
Alternative education program
35 students 11.7:1 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 (~1,616 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tulare Union High
How many students attend Tulare Union High?
Tulare Union High has 1,616 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tulare, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,699 (2022-23) → 1,622 (2023-24), nearly flat (-77).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tulare Union High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tulare Union High is 19.7:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% higher 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 Union High?
68.5% of students at Tulare Union High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tulare Union High?
The largest demographic group at Tulare Union High is Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment, in Tulare, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tulare Union High?
Tulare Union High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Union High rank among high schools in Tulare?
By Resource Investment Index, Tulare Union High ranks #5 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 Union High, Tulare Joint Union High also operates Tulare Western High (1,927 students), Mission Oak High (1,678 students), and Sierra Vista Charter High (166 students). See the Tulare Joint Union High district page for the complete list.