Top Rankings
Tehachapi Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,156 students in Tehachapi Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Tehachapi Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
4,156 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tehachapi Unified School District, which is ranked #1189 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1130 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
40%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
52%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,105 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,433 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,105
$20,100
Spending / Student
$11,433
$18,511
Best Tehachapi Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cummings Valley Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24220 Bear Valley Rd. Hc80
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2190
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2190
Gr: K-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Tompkins Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1120 South Curry St.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2170
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2170
Gr: K-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Tehachapi High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 South Dennison Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,260 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Golden Hills Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20215 Park Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2180
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2180
Gr: K-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Jacobsen Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 Anita Dr.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2150
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2150
Gr: 6-8 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Monroe High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 South Dennison Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy
Alternative School
126 South Snyder Ave.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2266
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2266
Gr: K-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tehachapi Unified School District?
Tehachapi Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,156 students.
What is the rank of Tehachapi Unified School District?
Tehachapi Unified School District is ranked #1189 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tehachapi Unified School District?
52% of Tehachapi Unified School District students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tehachapi Unified School District?
Tehachapi Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Tehachapi Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,433 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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