Tehachapi High School is the single comprehensive high school serving students in grades 9–12 in the Tehachapi, California area. Tehachapi High School is part of the Tehachapi Unified School District, a K-12 school district.
Serving 1,260 students in grades 9-12, Tehachapi High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,260 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tehachapi High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Tehachapi, CA, encompassing approximately 496.6 square miles. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 12.4 miles, with the furthest point being 18.4 miles away, making for a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tehachapi High School's student population of 1,260 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,260 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tehachapi High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tehachapi High School is 0.55, 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
#5587 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tehachapi High School's ranking?
Tehachapi High School is ranked #5587 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tehachapi High School often compared to?
Tehachapi High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burroughs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tehachapi High School?
The graduation rate of Tehachapi High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Tehachapi High School?
1,260 students attend Tehachapi High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Tehachapi High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tehachapi High School?
Tehachapi High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tehachapi High School offer ?
Tehachapi High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tehachapi High School part of?
Tehachapi High School is part of Tehachapi Unified School District.
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