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Kings Canyon Online

Q: Is Kings Canyon Online a good school?

Kings Canyon Online ranks 1336 th of 2162 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative Grades K-12

1336^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,162 California Alternative Schools

Better than 38% of California alternative schools

Summary

Kings Canyon Online is a small, K-12 online school serving 142 students in Dunlap, California, operating as an alternative school within the Kings Canyon Joint Unified district.

The school's greatest strength is its success in supporting students to graduation, achieving a perfect 100% graduation rate for 2024-2025, which is significantly higher than both its district and the state average. It also maintains an exceptionally low rate of chronic absenteeism, at just 1.0%. This is particularly notable as the school serves a community where the vast majority of students are from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. When compared to a nearby school like Esperanza High, which has a much higher chronic absenteeism rate and lower graduation rates, Kings Canyon Online's online model appears very effective for student engagement and completion.

Academically, the school performs at or above state averages in English Language Arts but faces a significant challenge in mathematics, where proficiency is well below state levels. For comparison, another nearby school, Hume Lake Charter, outperforms state averages in both subjects. Kings Canyon Online operates with moderate per-student spending, achieving its strong graduation outcomes efficiently compared to some neighboring schools that spend more per student.

142

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$30,808

Per pupil spending ?

93%

Free/discounted lunch ?

39500 Dunlap Rd.
Dunlap, CA 93621

(559) 305-7320

District: Kings Canyon Joint Unified

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

61.3%

White:

33.8%

Two or more races:

3.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 48th percentile in 2016 → 38th in 2025

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the California average (88%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the California average (29% vs 41% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school29%

District avg46%

California avg41%

1,336^th of 2,162

California public high schools ?

Bottom 38%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Alternative Schools in the Kings Canyon Joint Unified

531^st of 1,543Kings Canyon Joint Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2023	52.6	1088 of 2781	60.9%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2023	82.3	270 of 2374	88.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2023	68.2	562 of 2531	77.8%	★★★★☆
2022	35.5	1493 of 2458	39.3%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	36.8	1336 of 2162	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.4	1070 of 2159	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.7	576 of 2170	73.5%	★★★★☆
2022	59.4	730 of 2123	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.0	490 of 1290	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	79.9	364 of 2133	82.9%	★★★★☆
2018	36.6	1283 of 2017	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	59.4	806 of 2021	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	47.4	1058 of 2039	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	39.2	1191 of 1994	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	52.6	717 of 2426	70.4%	★★★★☆
2012	25.0	1442 of 2354	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	23.5	1517 of 2367	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	42.8	951 of 2281	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	12.8	1961 of 2238	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	32.9	1279 of 1906	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.3	925 of 1915	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	78.4	372 of 1915	80.6%	★★★★☆
2022	52.6	762 of 1858	59.0%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	40.7	1149 of 1900	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.8	1162 of 1902	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	79.7	319 of 1917	83.4%	★★★★☆
2022	69.1	448 of 1861	75.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	39.2	1236 of 2013	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.0	902 of 2026	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.3	600 of 2030	70.4%	★★★★☆
2022	71.8	408 of 1943	79.0%	★★★★☆
2018	47.0	1031 of 1862	44.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	37.5	1189 of 1942	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.5	1184 of 1948	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.9	1054 of 1963	46.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	19.0	957 of 1155	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	35.1	795 of 1173	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.2	659 of 1193	44.8%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Hispanic (2023)89th percentile+28 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)78th percentile+17 vs school

High school

Hispanic (2025)40th percentile~ school

Male (2025)39th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)39th percentile~ school

Female (2025)33rd percentile-5 vs school

White (2025)17th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy49%~ state avg

Science25%-8 vs state

Mathematics12%-25 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kings Canyon Online	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	39500 Dunlap Rd.	Dunlap	93621	Fresno County	Kings Canyon Joint Unified	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(559) 305-7320	142	9	16.7	93.0%	48 (33.8%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (61.3%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.5%)								(n/a)	21.4	25.0	46.7	49.2	10.9	12.5	$30,808	$30,094	$714
Hume Lake Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	64144 Hume Lake Rd.	Hume	93628	Fresno County	Hume Lake Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 305-7565	45	7	6.0	48.9%	41 (91.1%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.4%)								(n/a)				79.2		62.5
Esperanza High	Public, Alternative	K-12	12724 Avenue 392	Cutler	93615	Tulare County	Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 528-3883	19	1	18.8	84.2%	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				33.3	18.2	15.4	$38,521	$37,046	$1,475

Frequently Asked Questions about Kings Canyon Online

How many students attend Kings Canyon Online?

In the 2024-25 school year, 142 students attended Kings Canyon Online.

What district is Kings Canyon Online in?

Kings Canyon Joint Unified

Is Kings Canyon Online a good school?

Kings Canyon Online ranks 1336^th of 2162 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Kings Canyon Online?

Students at Kings Canyon Online are 61% Hispanic, 34% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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2024–25 school spending dataJul 1, 2026

2024–25 attendance dataMar 13, 2026

2024–25 CSA Spanish test scoresDec 22, 2025

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesNov 14, 2025

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