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Taft Union High

Taft Union High · Kern County · 701 Wildcat Way, Taft, CA 93268-2319

(661) 763-2300 · www.taftunion.org

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4/10
#808
Rank 808 out of 1,227
English Language Arts4/10 · #753 · 39th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #871 · 29th percentile
Science4/10 · #830 · 36th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Taft Union High serves a small, tight-knit oil town in the western reaches of Kern County, where the community's working-class roots run deep and school pride tends to be genuine and local. Academics are developing, with room to grow across English, math, and science, but families who value a close community feel and a school where students aren't just a number may find it a comfortable fit. Life in Taft means wide open spaces, a slower pace, and a real sense of belonging — ideal for families who prefer small-town living over the bustle of bigger Central Valley cities.

Student Demographics

218 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
133 (61%)
White
78 (36%)
Other
7 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners69 (32%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged174 (80%)
Students with Disabilities23 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,064
Enrollment
57.8
Teachers (FTE)
18.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.8
Administrators (FTE)
15.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

92.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

2
AP Courses
offered
2.3%
AP Participation
of students
25
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Wildcat/Wally · CIF Central Section

20
varsity sports
7 boys
8 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)Golf (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #1736 · 21st percentile

14 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found