Tulare Union High

1,699 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tulare Union High School, located at 755 E. Tulare Ave. in Tulare, California, is a historic cornerstone of the local community. As part of the Tulare Joint Union High School District, it serves as a central academic institution for the region, balancing a rich tradition that dates back to the late 19th century with modern educational initiatives. The school is well-regarded for its comprehensive curriculum, which aims to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce through a variety of academic tracks, elective programs, and support services.

Beyond its academic offerings, Tulare Union is deeply integrated into the cultural life of Tulare, known particularly for its long-standing school spirit and active athletic programs. The campus provides a traditional high school experience that emphasizes extracurricular involvement—ranging from competitive sports and performing arts to various student-led clubs and organizations. By fostering an environment that encourages both scholarly achievement and personal growth, Tulare Union continues to be a vital hub for youth development in the Central Valley.

1,699

Total Students

82.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tulare Union High
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	1,340
Black	40
Asian	17
Two or More	35
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,340 (79.0 %)
White
257 (15.1 %)
Black
40 (2.4 %)
Two or More
35 (2.1 %)
Asian
17 (1.0 %)
American Indian
7 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tulare Joint Union High
Phone:	(559)686-4761
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,699
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,071
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	146

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 452

Grade 10 435

Grade 11 420

Grade 12 392

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tulare Union High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	452
Grade 10	435
Grade 11	420
Grade 12	392

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tulare Union High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	825	48.6%
Male	872	51.3%
Not Specified	2	0.1%

High School 7th - 12th

La Sierra High

Tulare County Office of Education

Charter School 254 Students

1735 E. Houston Ave.
Visalia, CA 93292 (9.8 miles away)

High School 7th - 12th