Serving 483 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Taft Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taft Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Taft Academy's student population of 483 students has grown by 666% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 225% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Taft Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taft Academy is 0.49, which is less 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
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taft Academy's ranking?
Taft Academy is ranked #840 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Taft Academy?
The graduation rate of Taft Academy is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Taft Academy?
483 students attend Taft Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Taft Academy students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft Academy?
Taft Academy has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Taft Academy offer ?
Taft Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Taft Academy part of?
Taft Academy is part of Sanger Unified School District.
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