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4.9 avg / 10

Tehachapi Unified School District

School District · Tehachapi, California

Students: 4,219
Teachers (FTE): 178

Avg Rating

4.9

out of 10

Schools

7

4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,888

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.7:1

How this district compares

California rank

#667 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.4

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,888

$2,759 vs California median

District size

4,219 students

Larger than California median

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. The district invests $14,888 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.9/10, Tehachapi Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cummings Valley Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Tehachapi Unified students show an average math proficiency of 25.3% and ELA proficiency of 39.1%.

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

Math Proficiency 25.3%
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ELA Proficiency 39.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Tehachapi Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Tehachapi
Total Enrollment
4,219
Teachers (FTE)
178
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data 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 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Tehachapi Unified?

Tehachapi Unified spends $14,888 per student per year.

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?

Cummings Valley Elementary is the highest-rated school in Tehachapi Unified with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in Tehachapi Unified?

Across schools in Tehachapi Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.1%. 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 4.9/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.9/10
Math Proficiency
25.3%
ELA Proficiency
39.1%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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