For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,139 students in Taft Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, 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 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% 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
10,375 Schools
# Students
1,139 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Taft Union High School District, which is ranked #909 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#910 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
639 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
56%
# Black Students
13 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
453 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
40%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
300
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
312
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
265
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
262
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,818 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,223 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has declined by 61% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,818
$19,806
Spending / Student
$21,223
$18,241
Best Taft Union High School District Public Schools (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Taft Union High School District?
Taft Union High School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,139 students.
What is the rank of Taft Union High School District?
Taft Union High School District is ranked #909 out of 1,167 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Taft Union High School District?
56% of Taft Union High School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 $21,223 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has declined by 61% over four school years.
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