Serving 2,208 students in grades 9-12, Taft Charter High School ranks in the top 20% 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 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Taft Charter High School's student population of 2,208 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Taft Charter High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taft Charter High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#606 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
40%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #606 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Taft Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Taft Charter High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
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 is the student:teacher ratio of Taft Charter High School?
Taft Charter High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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