For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,186 students in Taft Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Taft Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
1,186 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Taft Union High School District, which is ranked #1599 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1572 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.64
# American Indian Students
6 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
695 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
55%
# Black Students
10 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
449 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
38%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
306
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
300
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
296
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
284
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,716 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,382 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 62% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,716
$21,485
Spending / Student
$20,382
$19,787
Best Taft Union High School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taft Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Wildcat Way
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2300
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,102 students
Rank: #22.
Buena Vista High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 N. 10th St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2383
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2383
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Taft Union High School District?
Taft Union High School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,186 students.
What is the rank of Taft Union High School District?
Taft Union High School District is ranked #1599 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Taft Union High School District?
59% of Taft Union High School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Taft Union High School District?
Taft Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Taft Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,382 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 62% over four school years.
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