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Tehachapi Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,170 students in Tehachapi Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Tehachapi Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% 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
7 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
4,170 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
178 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Tehachapi Unified School District, which is ranked #1235 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 94% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1234 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
# American Indian Students
26 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
48 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,588 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
55%
# Black Students
46 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,296 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
55%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
154 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
371
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
328
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
267
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
339
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
300
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
316
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
345
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
304
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
305
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
335
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
345
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
313
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
302
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,058 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,395 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,058
$21,485
Spending / Student
$11,395
$19,787
Best Tehachapi Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cummings Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24220 Bear Valley Rd. Hc80
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2190
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2190
Grades: K-5
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
Tehachapi High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 S. Dennison Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,254 students
Rank: #33.
Tompkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1120 S. Curry St.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2170
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2170
Grades: K-5
| 642 students
Rank: #44.
Golden Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20215 Park Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2180
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2180
Grades: K-5
| 660 students
Rank: #55.
Jacobsen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 Anita Dr.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2150
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2150
Grades: 6-8
| 917 students
Rank: #66.
Monroe High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 S. Dennison Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
126 S. Snyder Ave.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2266
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2266
Grades: K-8
| 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tehachapi Unified School District?
Tehachapi Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,170 students.
What is the rank of Tehachapi Unified School District?
Tehachapi Unified School District is ranked #1235 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tehachapi Unified School District?
55% of Tehachapi Unified School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tehachapi Unified School District?
Tehachapi Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Tehachapi Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,395 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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