Tulare Western High School

About Tulare Western High School

Tulare Western High School is a public high school located in Tulare, California. It is part of the Tulare Joint Union High School District. The school serves students in grades 9-12 and offers a variety of educational programs, including Advanced Placement and Honors classes.
Tulare Western High School has a rich history of academic excellence and has been recognized for its achievements on several occasions. The school has been awarded the California Distinguished School Award and the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. It is also the recipient of the California Gold Ribbon School Award.
Tulare Western High School is committed to providing its students with a safe and nurturing learning environment. The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and other activities. The school also provides students with access to college and career counseling services.
Tulare Western High School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and achieve their goals. With its commitment to excellence and dedication to its students, Tulare Western High School is an excellent choice for any student looking for a quality educational experience.

Address:	824 W. Maple Ave. Tulare, CA 93274
Phone:	(559) 686-8751
Site:	twhs.tulare.k12.ca.us
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,886 students

Overview Tulare Western High School

Tulare Western High School serves 1,886 students in grades 9-12.
Tulare Western High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Tulare Western High School

Tulare Western High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.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.