High Schools in Exeter Unified

The Exeter Unified school district operates two high schools for grades 9-12: the comprehensive Exeter Union High and the smaller alternative Kaweah High.

Exeter Union High is the district's standout performer, with an exceptional 99.5% graduation rate and very strong scores in English Language Arts that far exceed state averages. It has earned a 4-star rating and is ranked in the top 25% of California high schools. In contrast, Kaweah High, which serves a much smaller student body, faces significant challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate and lower academic proficiency, particularly in English and Science, despite having more funding per student and a lower student-teacher ratio.

For parents, the district offers two distinct environments. Exeter Union High provides a traditional, high-achieving setting with excellent student outcomes. Kaweah High offers a smaller, alternative setting. A notable finding is that both schools report similar, below-average math proficiency, suggesting this is a district-wide area for potential improvement. The overall strong performance of the Exeter Unified district is largely driven by the success of its main comprehensive high school.