For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 11,893 students in Visalia, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Visalia, CA are University Preparatory High School, Redwood High School and El Diamante High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Visalia, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Visalia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Visalia, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Redwood High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Visalia, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
915 South Mooney Blvd. Maripos
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-2529
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-2529
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Redwood High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 West Main St.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7367
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7367
Gr: 9-12 | 2,468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
El Diamante High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5100 West Whitendale Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 735-3500
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 735-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,942 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Valley Life Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3737 West Walnut Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 625-8527
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 625-8527
Gr: K-12 | 678 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31191 Road 180
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 592-9160
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 592-9160
Gr: K-12 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Tulare County Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6200 South Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 735-1630
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 735-1630
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Mt. Whitney High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Conyer St.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7602
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7602
Gr: 9-12 | 1,629 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Golden West High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1717 North Mcauliff St.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7814
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7814
Gr: 9-12 | 2,009 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Visalia Charter Independent Study
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1821 West Meadow Ln.
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 735-8055
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 735-8055
Gr: 7-12 | 552 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Visalia Technical Early College
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2245 South Linwood
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3212
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3212
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
Creekside Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 N Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7491
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7491
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Tulare County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 North Shirk Rd.
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 651-9007
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 651-9007
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
La Sierra High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1735 East Houston Ave.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 733-6963
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 733-6963
Gr: 7-12 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Sequoia High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1040 North Woodland St
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7649
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7649
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6200 South Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 730-2910
Visalia, CA 93278
(559) 730-2910
Gr: K-12 | 1,089 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Visalia, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Charter Alternatives Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
31411 Rd. 160
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Gr: 7-12
Charter Oak (Char) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
26644 South Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 627-4566
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 627-4566
Gr: 5-12 | 60 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
River Bend (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1800 N. Lovers Ln.
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7581
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Visalia, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Visalia, CA include University Preparatory High School, Redwood High School and El Diamante High School.
How many public high schools are located in Visalia?
15 public high schools are located in Visalia.
What is the racial composition of students in Visalia?
Visalia public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Visalia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Visalia include: Mt. Whitney High School vs. Redwood High School, Redwood High School vs. Mt. Whitney High School, University Preparatory High School vs. Redwood High School
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