Summary:
Two high schools serve students in the 93648 zip code of Parlier, California, both part of the Parlier Unified district and primarily serving grades 9-12, with one also including middle school grades.
For families considering these schools, Parlier High is the larger, traditional high school with a graduation rate of 93.5%, which is above the state average, and a chronic absenteeism rate of 21.2% that is close to the state average. In contrast, San Joaquin Valley High is a much smaller alternative school with a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 55.4% and a lower graduation rate of 85.4% from the previous year. Academic proficiency rates at Parlier High, while below state averages, are substantially higher than those reported at San Joaquin Valley High, where recent math and science proficiency was reported at 0%.
A striking difference between the two schools is in resource allocation; San Joaquin Valley High spends over $219,000 per student compared to about $18,250 at Parlier High, a disparity that does not correlate with academic outcomes. Both schools serve a student population with significant economic need, and the district as a whole faces challenges, ranking in the bottom tenth of districts statewide. Parents should note that Parlier High shows positive momentum with an improving statewide ranking, while San Joaquin Valley High appears to serve a specialized population with a different educational model, reflected in its smaller size, wider grade span, and intensive resource use.
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