- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Taft, CA
Taft Union High
Federal NCES profile for Taft Union High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063873006511
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taft Union High earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Taft · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Taft Union High has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taft Union High ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Taft, CA.
School address
District: Taft Union High · California
NCES ID 063873006511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Taft Union High shrank from 1,102 students in 2022-23 to 1,045 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 56.3 → 56.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 063873006511 · Taft, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,064 enr · 19:1 · 59.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Buena Vista High (Continuation) (85 students)
Taft Union High shrank from 1,102 students in 2022-23 to 1,045 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 56.3 → 56.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Taft Union High compares
Taft Union High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▲ 7% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,064 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,064
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,712
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.7%
White 35.4%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Taft Union High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Taft Union High reports $23,712 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taft Union High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taft Union High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in Taft
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,064 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Taft Union High
How many students attend Taft Union High?
Taft Union High has 1,064 students enrolled. It is a high school in Taft, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,102 (2022-23) → 1,045 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taft Union High?
The student-teacher ratio at Taft Union High is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taft Union High?
59.3% of students at Taft Union High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taft Union High?
The largest demographic group at Taft Union High is Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment, in Taft, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taft Union High?
Taft Union High has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Taft Union High rank among public schools in Taft?
By Resource Investment Index, Taft Union High ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Taft, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Taft on the city page.
What other schools are in Taft Union High?
Besides Taft Union High, Taft Union High also operates Buena Vista High (Continuation) (85 students). See the Taft Union High district page for the complete list.