Taft Union High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Taft, California 93268 · Taft Union High
#1157 of 1,343 high schools in California
#15587 of 16,910 nationally
About Taft Union High
Taft Union High is a public high located in Taft, in the Taft Union High school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,064 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 18.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 1157th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is students per teacher (26th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,064.
There are 7 schools in Taft; Taft Union High ranks 6th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)14%
- Reading proficiency (30%)33%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)81.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Taft Union High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 14%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Taft Union High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Roosevelt Elementary
Taft · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
520 students · 253 m away
Lincoln Junior High
Taft · Public middle · Grades 6–8
748 students · 350 m away
Taft Primary
Taft · Public elementary · Grades K–3
231 students · 718 m away
Jefferson Elementary
Taft · Public elementary · Grades K–3
271 students · 1.0 km away
Parkview Elementary
Taft · Public elementary · Grades K–3
328 students · 1.5 km away
Conley Elementary
Taft · Public elementary · Grades K–3
306 students · 1.8 km away
Midway Elementary
Fellows · Public elementary · Grades K–8
65 students · 8.1 km away
Heartland Charter
Maricopa · Charter other · Grades K–12
5,970 students · 11 km away
Blue Ridge Academy
Maricopa · Charter other · Grades K–12
7,657 students · 11 km away
Maricopa Elementary
Maricopa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
133 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Mendota High
Mendota · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,065 students
Wheatland Union High
Wheatland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,063 students
Capuchino High
San Bruno · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,061 students
Cabrillo High
Lompoc · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,060 students
Ygnacio Valley High
Concord · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,059 students
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science
Victorville · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,058 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Taft Union High a good school?
Taft Union High has a Success Index (US) of 18.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #1157 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Taft Union High rank in California?
Taft Union High ranks #1157 of 1,343 high schools in California and #15587 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Taft Union High?
Taft Union High had 1,064 students in 2025.
Is Taft Union High a elementary school or a high school?
Taft Union High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Taft Union High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Taft Union High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.