Tehachapi Unified School District
School District · Tehachapi, California
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,219
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,219
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
Evaluating Tehachapi Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Tehachapi Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Monroe High (continuation)
Tehachapi · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cummings Valley Elementary
Tehachapi · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tehachapi High
Tehachapi · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#670 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.8
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,888
$2,759 vs California median
District size
4,219 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Tehachapi Unified ranks #670 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Tehachapi Unified's schools with real test data average 4.7/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Monroe High (continuation) (6.7/10), Cummings Valley Elementary (5.9/10), and Tehachapi High (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Tehachapi Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Tehachapi Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe High (continuation) | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Cummings Valley Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Tehachapi High | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Tompkins Elementary | 3.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Jacobsen Middle | 3.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Golden Hills Elementary | 2.7 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tehachapi Unified
Tehachapi Unified is a Tehachapi, California school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 4,219 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.7:1. District-level spending was $14,888 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.5/10, Tehachapi Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Monroe High (continuation), which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Tehachapi Unified students show an average math proficiency of 33.6% and ELA proficiency of 44.5%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Tehachapi Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tehachapi Unified with test data.
Schools in Tehachapi Unified
7 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Tehachapi
- Total Enrollment
- 4,219
- Teachers (FTE)
- 178
- District spending per student
- $14,888NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tehachapi Unified?
Tehachapi Unified has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tehachapi Unified?
The average composite rating for Tehachapi Unified is 4.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Tehachapi Unified?
Tehachapi Unified's district-level spending was $14,888 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tehachapi Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tehachapi Unified is 23.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tehachapi Unified?
Monroe High (continuation) is the highest-rated school in Tehachapi Unified with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Tehachapi Unified?
Across schools in Tehachapi Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tehachapi Unified compare to other districts in California?
Tehachapi Unified has an average school rating of 4.5/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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