At a glance
Reported students
1,678
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
80.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
166
Mission Oak High: 1,678 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
20.9:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,615
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.1:1
What the reported data says about Mission Oak High
Mission Oak High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Tulare. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Tulare Joint Union High. NCES reports 1,678 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.9:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (79%) and White (15.6%). English learners represent 14.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mission Oak High
- 1How do the reported 20.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 80.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.6%
- Hispanic79%
- Black2.1%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
12 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tulare Joint Union High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tulare Union High
High · Grades 09–12
1,616 reported students
Tulare Western High
High · Grades 09–12
1,927 reported students
Sierra Vista Charter High
High · Grades 09–12
166 reported students
Accelerated Charter High
High · Grades 09–12
152 reported students
Tulare Technical Preparatory High
High · Grades 09–12
35 reported students
Countryside Community Day
High · Grades 09–12
24 reported students
Public schools near Mission Oak High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulare Union High High · Tulare Joint Union High | 09–12 | 1,616 | 2.3 mi |
| Sierra Vista Charter High High · Charter · Tulare Joint Union High | 09–12 | 166 | 2.9 mi |
| Tulare Technical Preparatory High High · Tulare Joint Union High | 09–12 | 35 | 3.3 mi |
| Countryside Community Day High · Tulare Joint Union High | 09–12 | 24 | 3.3 mi |
| Tulare Western High High · Tulare Joint Union High | 09–12 | 1,927 | 3.5 mi |
| Accelerated Charter High High · Charter · Tulare Joint Union High | 09–12 | 152 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mission Oak High
What grades does Mission Oak High serve?
Mission Oak High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Tulare Joint Union High.
How many students attend Mission Oak High?
Mission Oak High reported 1,678 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,615 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mission Oak High?
The calculated ratio is 20.9:1, based on 1,678 students and 80.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mission Oak High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mission Oak High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tulare Joint Union High attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mission Oak High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mission Oak High in?
Mission Oak High is part of Tulare Joint Union High, based in Tulare, CA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mission Oak High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tulare Union High (2.3 mi), Sierra Vista Charter High (2.9 mi), Tulare Technical Preparatory High (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.