Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy serves 108 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy's student population of 108 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
108 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy is 0.59, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
54%
20%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy?
108 students attend Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy?
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy offer ?
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy part of?
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy is part of Tehachapi Unified School District.
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