Mission Oak High School

Mission Oak High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3442 E Bardsley Ave,  Tulare, CA
Tulare Joint Union High School District
4.0
3.5
1,678 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michele Borges
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
23
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
25.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
9.7%
State Average
19.4%
Science
4.4%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
365:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
47.7%
Hispanic
79.4%
White
15.6%
Black
2.1%
Asian
1.1%
Two or more races
<1%
Filipino
<1%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Fresno 390 Students
College of the Sequoias 243 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 216 Students
Cal Poly 198 Students
University of California - Berkeley 169 Students
University of California - Davis 163 Students
San Francisco State University 154 Students
San Diego State University 146 Students
University of California - Irvine 145 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 131 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 92 Students
Business 76 Students
Biology 68 Students
Nursing 64 Students
Criminology 60 Students
Education 45 Students
Elementary Education 34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 31 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 29 Students
Mechanical Engineering 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 206 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/17/2025
Overall my experience at Mission Oak has been overwhelmingly positive. Teachers that I have had all for 4 years have really been incredible. One thing I do wish see change is the backing behind more women's sports.
4.0 Freshman
10/16/2025
I mean, it's an alright school. The only thing that's off setting is that the lunch is buns. Also the sports teams here suck.
5.0 Senior
4/1/2025
My time at Mission Oak has been great, I always have resources I need. I am always able to ask for help about anything including my education and mental health.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 4 Reviews
1.0 student
10/25/2024
My experience was honestly just horrible! Terrible school to go to. And no I'm not review bombing this is just my opinion!
4.0 student
11/5/2011
This school is pretty good.I feel there needs to be more restrooms,they should have restrooms in the halls but they don't so it takes 10 minutes to go to the restroom and get back to class.2 hours classes are terrible I get so bored after the first 30 minutes.They need more benches,more shade,and mo...
4.0 student
3/25/2010
The schools learning education reflecting the students outcome of their credentials that they learn, in my opinion, is very good. Mission Oak is one of the better schools out of the three leading tulare schools: Tulare Western and Tulare Union. Though the school is still very new and needs a lot of...
5.0 parent
12/17/2009

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Mission Oak High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Tulare, CA and is served by the Tulare Joint Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,678 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Mission Oak High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $362,953. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tulare Union High School, Tech Preparatory High School, Countryside High School, and more. Learn more about what Tulare has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mission Oak High School.

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