Taft Charter High School

About Taft Charter High School

Taft Charter High School is a public high school located in Woodland Hills, California. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District and has a student body of over 3,400. The school is known for its rigorous academic standards and its high expectations of its students.
Taft offers a wide range of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, and college-level courses. It also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and community service programs.
Taft also has a strong commitment to the arts, with a variety of visual and performing arts classes available. Additionally, the school has a strong emphasis on technology and offers a wide range of computer science and engineering courses.
Taft Charter High School is an excellent choice for students looking for a challenging and rewarding high school experience. With its rigorous academic standards, wide range of courses, and strong commitment to the arts, Taft provides students with an excellent education and the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Address:	5461 Winnetka Ave. Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Phone:	(818) 227-3600
Site:	tafthigh.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	2,375 students

Overview Taft Charter High School

Taft Charter High School serves 2,375 students in grades 9-12.
Taft Charter High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Taft Charter High School

Taft Charter High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Taft Charter High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.