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Mt. Whitney High

Visalia Unified · Tulare County · 900 South Conyer Street, Visalia, CA 93277-2535

(559) 730-7602 · www.vusd.org

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4/10
#759
Rank 759 out of 1,227
Top 62%
English Language Arts5/10 · #693 · 44th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #884 · 28th percentile
Science5/10 · #686 · 47th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Mt. Whitney High sits in the heart of Visalia, a Central Valley city that blends small-town warmth with a surprisingly robust local economy anchored by agriculture, healthcare, and retail. The school draws from an established west-side neighborhood and serves a wide mix of families, making it a solid option for those rooted in the community who value school spirit and tradition — Mt. Whitney has deep local history and a loyal alumni base. Families who prioritize extracurriculars and a tight-knit school culture alongside foundational academics will feel at home here, though those focused heavily on advanced coursework may want to explore what honors and AP options are available.

Student Demographics

320 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
230 (72%)
White
46 (14%)
Asian
21 (7%)
African American
8 (3%)
Filipino
6 (2%)
Other
9 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners60 (19%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged246 (77%)
Students with Disabilities43 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,637
Enrollment
77.8
Teachers (FTE)
21:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6
Administrators (FTE)
26.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

86.7%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

11
AP Courses
offered
9.9%
AP Participation
of students
163
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Pioneers · CIF Central Section

24
varsity sports
9 boys
10 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)Golf (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #797 · 64th percentile

102 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found