Taft Union High School

About Taft Union High School

Taft Union High School is located in Taft, California and is part of the Taft Union High School District. It is a public school that serves grades 9-12. The school has a long and proud history that dates back to its founding in 1907.
At Taft Union High School, students have access to a variety of academic and extracurricular programs. The school offers a wide range of courses, including advanced placement classes, college preparatory classes, and career and technical education classes. The school also has a strong athletics program that includes football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, tennis, track and field, and golf.
In addition to its academic and athletic programs, Taft Union High School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities for students to get involved with. These activities include music, drama, debate, robotics, and community service. The school also has a variety of clubs and organizations that students can join.
Taft Union High School is committed to preparing its students for success in college and beyond. The school’s faculty and staff are dedicated to providing students with a safe and supportive learning environment that encourages growth and achievement.

Address:	701 Wildcat Way Taft, CA 93268
Phone:	(661) 763-2300
Site:	taftunion.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,023 students

Overview Taft Union High School

Taft Union High School serves 1,023 students in grades 9-12.
Taft Union High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower 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 Union High School

Taft Union High School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Union High School is 0.52, 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.