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Visalia Unified

California · Public School District
41
Schools
28,827
Students
$15,963
Per-Pupil Spend
+11% nat'l
66.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+14pp vs nat'l
94.5%
Graduation Rate
+8.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Visalia Unified is a public school district in California serving 28,827 students across 41 schools. It includes 28 elementary, 5 middle, 8 high schools, among them 4 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 94.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,963 is above average for a US public school district. 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (41)
Elementary Schools28 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Annie R. MitchellKG–06783
Charter Home School AcademyCharterKG–08149
Conyer ElementaryKG–06426
Cottonwood Creek ElementaryKG–06613
Crestwood ElementaryKG–06546
Crowley ElementaryKG–06426
Denton ElementaryKG–06588
Elbow Creek ElementaryKG–06525
Four Creeks ElementaryKG–06677
Global Learning CharterCharterKG–08429
Golden Oak ElementaryKG–06632
Goshen ElementaryKG–06531
Highland ElementaryKG–06459
Houston ElementaryKG–06526
Hurley ElementaryKG–06578
Ivanhoe ElementaryKG–08535
Linwood ElementaryKG–06538
Manuel F. HernandezKG–06697
Mineral King ElementaryKG–06597
Mountain View ElementaryKG–06570
Oak Grove ElementaryKG–08753
Pinkham ElementaryKG–06480
Riverway ElementaryKG–06850
Royal Oaks ElementaryKG–08617
Shannon Ranch ElementaryKG–06617
Veva Blunt ElementaryKG–06545
Washington ElementaryKG–08261
Willow Glen ElementaryKG–08488
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Divisadero Middle07–08749
Green Acres Middle06–08747
La Joya Middle07–08758
Ridgeview Middle07–08863
Valley Oak Middle07–08946
High Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Creekside Community Day07–1219
El Diamante High09–121,987
Golden West High09–122,008
Mt. Whitney High09–121,639
Redwood High09–122,483
Sequoia High09–12360
Visalia Charter Independent StudyCharter07–12597
Visalia Technical Early CollegeCharter09–12235
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,963+11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
69%
18%
State
69.0%
Local (property tax)
18.1%
Federal
12.9%

State funding accounts for 69% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
41
Schools
28,827
Students
67%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.5%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.5% graduation rate — 8.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 41 schools including 4 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
67% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Visalia Unified?
Visalia Unified has 41 public schools, serving a total of 28,827 students.
What is the graduation rate for Visalia Unified?
The graduation rate is 94.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Visalia Unified spend per student?
Visalia Unified spends $15,963 per pupil — 11% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Visalia Unified?
67% of students in Visalia Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Visalia Unified?
Yes — 4 of the 41 schools in Visalia Unified are charter schools.
What grade levels does Visalia Unified serve?
Visalia Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Visalia Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Visalia Unified is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.