Taft Charter High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taft Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,208 students
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Taft Charter High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#1943 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)12%
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)38%
56%
Black
(21-22)7%
5%
White
(21-22)40%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)3%
5%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taft Charter High School's ranking?
Taft Charter High School is ranked #1943 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Taft Charter High School often compared to?
Taft Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like El Camino Real Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Taft Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Taft Charter High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Taft Charter High School?
2,208 students attend Taft Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Taft Charter High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Taft Charter High School offer ?
Taft Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Taft Charter High School part of?
Taft Charter High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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