For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,139 students in Taft, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Taft, CA are Taft Union High School and Buena Vista High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taft, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Taft have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Taft, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Taft Union High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Taft, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taft Union High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Wildcat Way
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2300
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,072 students
Rank: #22.
Buena Vista High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 N. 10th St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2383
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2383
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Taft, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Taft Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
623 Rose Ave
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-1521
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-1521
Grades: 5-8
| 2 students
West Side Rop Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
515 9th St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2390
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2390
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Westside Independent Study High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
900 North 10th St
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2361
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2361
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Taft, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Taft, CA include Taft Union High School and Buena Vista High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Taft, CA?
2 public high schools are located in Taft, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Taft, CA?
Taft, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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