Taft Charter High

Taft Charter High is a public high school in Woodland Hills, CA, part of the Los Angeles Unified. The school serves approximately 2,236 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 22.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1/10, placing it in the 87.3th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 42% proficiency in math, 10 points above the state average and 65% in reading/language arts, 13 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (7.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $134,534, where 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a large city setting.

Taft Charter High is a large school with 2,236 students enrolled. Larger schools typically offer a wider range of academic programs, electives, and extracurricular activities. Parents may want to ask about how the school maintains a sense of community and ensures students don't get lost in the crowd.

The student-teacher ratio at Taft Charter High is 22.8:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Taft Charter High is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.