HOME ABOUT US SCHOOL INFO EVENTS DEPARTMENTS HELPFUL LINKS CONTACT US OUR DISTRICT Located in Central California’s beautiful San Joaquin Valley, the Tulare Joint Union High School District boasts three comprehensive high schools—Tulare Union, Tulare Western, and Mission Oak; one continuation high school—Tech Prep; one community day school—Countryside; two charter high schools—Sierra Vista Independent Study High School and Accelerated Charter High School; Tulare Adult School; and a working school farm and nursery. Our staff of 550 employees proudly serves a clientele of more than 5,400 students. Demographics Tulare Joint Union High School is one of three comprehensive high schools serving the Central San Joaquin Valley community of Tulare, population 62,315 (2015). Two public elementary school districts, Tulare City Schools and Palo Verde, and two parochial schools, St. Aloysius and Tulare Christian, feed into Tulare Union. Tulare County is the second most productive agricultural county in the nation, just behind its neighbors to the north, Fresno County. Tulare is a growing community; the population has seen an increase as the city has one of the most affordable housing supplies in the state of California. The economy of the community is based on agriculture and light industry. Like many other central valley communities, many residents lag far behind other parts of California and the nation, both educationally and economically. Almost 22% of the residents in Tulare live below the poverty line, compared to a county percentage of 16.7%, a state percentage of 15.3%, and a national percentage of 13.5%. Approximately 30% of all Tulare residents have less than a high school education, which is 10% higher than the state of California and 15% higher than the nationwide rate. Based on 2012 data, the population of Tulare County was: 61.8% Hispanic, 31.4% White, 4.0% Asian, 2.2% African American, 2.8% American Indian, 2.4% Multiracial, and 0.2% Pacific Islander. The local Hispanic population is 40% higher than the state average and almost four times higher than the national average. Our Feeder Schools The district encompasses 365.2 square miles and serves the following feeder schools: Buena Vista Cherry Live Oak Los Tules Mulcahy Alpine Vista Sundale Oak Valley Palo Verde Pixley Tipton Waukena St. Aloysius Catholic School Tulare Christian School Our History “In 1872, when bustles were still in their prime, high hats were common, and elections were serious matters, the Southern Pacific Railroad Company selected the present site of Tulare as an ideal spot on which to build a town.” (Quoted from the Tulare Union High School and City of Tulare Building Dedication program, 1937.) We’ve come a long way from the original high school teaching staff of six, student enrollment of approximately 40, and the first graduating class of 11 members. Please read more about our history. search OUR VISION Our students will acquire relevant skills and knowledge through meaningful learning opportunities to empower them to productively contribute to an ever-changing community. We commit to providing a safe and supportive environment that promotes academic and emotional growth. Our Mission Our mission is to empower all students to graduate with college, career, and life-readiness skills. District Priorities Maintain Safe Schools Improve Student Outcomes and Performance Manage Facilities and Student Growth Maintain the Fiscal Integrity of the District and Fund the Board’s Priorities Staff TJUHSD with Qualified Personnel and Maintain a Positive Work Environment Continue to Strengthen Internal and External Communications TULARE JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 426 N Blackstone, Tulare, CA 93274 | PH: (559) 688-2021 FAX: (559) 687-7317 Statement of Non-Discrimination/Harassment (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Tulare Joint Union High School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact the Title IX Coordinator: Tammy Aldaco, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Business, 426 North Blackstone, Tulare, CA 93274, (559) 688-2021, tammy.aldaco@tulare.k12.ca.us and Section 504 Coordinator: Jason Edwards, Director of Special Education, 387 North K Street, Tulare, CA 93274, (559) 687-7351, jason.edwards@tulare.k12.ca.us. Copyright ©2021 | Site designed and maintained by School Webmasters Selecteer een taal▼