Serving 1,262 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tehachapi High School's student population of 1,262 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Calendar
School Colors
Black, Green
School Rankings
Tehachapi High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 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
#4990 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
57%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tehachapi High School's ranking?
Tehachapi High School is ranked #4990 out of 9,602 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tehachapi High School?
1,262 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, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 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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