About This School
Tulare Union High School is located in Tulare, CA and is one of 8 high schools in Tulare Joint Union High School District. It is a public school that serves 1880 students in grades 9-12.
Tulare Union High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Tulare Union High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Tulare Union High School had an API growth score of 782 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Tulare Union High School's 2011 base score was 745 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Tulare Union High School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Tulare Union High School's students and teachers. more
Tulare Union High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Tulare Union High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Tulare Union High School had an API growth score of 782 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Tulare Union High School's 2011 base score was 745 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Tulare Union High School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Tulare Union High School's students and teachers. more
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Tulare Joint Union High District Spending
$8,485Per Pupil
The Tulare Joint Union High spends $8,485 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 56% on instruction, 40% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Tulare Joint Union High District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Countryside Community Day High School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Tulare Technical Preparatory High School 1.3 miles |  |
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| Valley High School 1.3 miles |  |
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| Tulare Western High School 1.3 miles |  |
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| Sierra Vista High School 2.6 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 9-12
- Tulare Joint Union High School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Tulare Union High School755 East Tulare Ave
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-4761
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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TestRating
7 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 1880
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Tulare Union High School had 67% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
61%
White
29%
Black
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Two or More Races
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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24:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Tulare Union High School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Tulare Union High School
well i attend Tulare Union and i love it there it is a great school the teachers are fantastic and the test scores are getting better and better.Tulare Union High School is one of the best schools i have attended.every body is friendly at union and there is many activities and clubs that you can be involved in and if u are thinking of a high school for your kids to go to Tulare Union High School is the school that you should consider.:)
Submitted by a Current Student on Mar 15, 2010
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