- Enrollment
- 1,678
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tulare, CA
Tulare Western High
Federal NCES profile for Tulare Western High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063993006620
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tulare Western High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Tulare · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tulare Western High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tulare Western High ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Tulare, CA.
School address
District: Tulare Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 063993006620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Tulare Western High held near 1,886 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 88.5 → 84.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 063993006620 · Tulare, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,927 enr · 21.9:1 · 67.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Mission Oak High (1,678 students)
Tulare Western High held near 1,886 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 88.5 → 84.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tulare Western High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Tulare Technic 35
Tulare Technical Preparatory High
35 students
What this shows Tulare Western High reports 1,927 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tulare Western High compares
Tulare Western 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,927 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,927
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.3%
White 11.7%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Tulare Western High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 Western High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Oak High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tulare Union High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Charter High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Accelerated Charter High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tulare Technical Preparatory High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tulare Western High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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.
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
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 (~1,927 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tulare Western High
How many students attend Tulare Western High?
Tulare Western High has 1,927 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tulare, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,933 (2022-23) → 1,886 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tulare Western High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tulare Western High is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tulare Western High?
67.4% of students at Tulare Western High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tulare Western High?
The largest demographic group at Tulare Western High is Hispanic or Latino at 82.3% of enrollment, in Tulare, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tulare Western High?
Tulare Western High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Western High rank among high schools in Tulare?
By Resource Investment Index, Tulare Western High ranks #4 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 Western High, Tulare Joint Union High also operates Mission Oak High (1,678 students), Tulare Union High (1,616 students), and Sierra Vista Charter High (166 students). See the Tulare Joint Union High district page for the complete list.