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Taft Union High

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Taft, California · Taft Union High
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,064
Student:Teacher18.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch82%
Title INo
Taft Union
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
1,064
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
82%+16.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Taft Union High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Taft, California. The school enrolls 1,064 students. It is part of the Taft Union High district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictTaft Union High
County6029
CityTaft
ZIP93268
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063873006511

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,064

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %82%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)