Serving 16 students in grades 7-12, Tulare County Community ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tulare County Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tulare County Community's student population of 16 students has declined by 86% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tulare County Community is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
81%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
13%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tulare County Community?
The graduation rate of Tulare County Community is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tulare County Community?
16 students attend Tulare County Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Tulare County Community students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tulare County Community?
Tulare County Community has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Tulare County Community offer ?
Tulare County Community offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Tulare County Community part of?
Tulare County Community is part of Tulare County Office Of Education School District.
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