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Tehachapi Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,134 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 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% 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
6 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
4,134 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Tehachapi Unified School District, which is ranked #742 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 95% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#714 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.63
# American Indian Students
22 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
56 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,522 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
56%
# Black Students
55 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,355 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
57%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
117 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
359
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
268
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
334
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
293
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
309
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
345
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
306
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
312
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
321
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
361
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
328
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
312
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
286
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,180 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,494 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,180
$19,806
Spending / Student
$11,494
$18,241
Best Tehachapi Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monroe High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 S. Dennison Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Tehachapi High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 S. Dennison Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,263 students
Rank: #33.
Cummings Valley Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24220 Bear Valley Rd. Hc80
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2190
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2190
Grades: K-5
| 606 students
Rank: #44.
Tompkins Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1120 S. Curry St.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2170
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2170
Grades: K-5
| 616 students
Rank: #55.
Jacobsen Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 Anita Dr.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2150
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2150
Grades: 6-8
| 939 students
Rank: #66.
Golden Hills Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20215 Park Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2180
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2180
Grades: K-5
| 686 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tehachapi Unified School District?
Tehachapi Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,134 students.
What is the rank of Tehachapi Unified School District?
Tehachapi Unified School District is ranked #742 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tehachapi Unified School District?
57% of Tehachapi Unified School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 $11,494 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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