- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tehachapi, CA
Tehachapi High
Federal NCES profile for Tehachapi High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063888006529
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tehachapi High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Tehachapi · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for California
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tehachapi High has class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tehachapi High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Tehachapi, CA.
School address
District: Tehachapi Unified · California
NCES ID 063888006529 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Tehachapi High held near 1,262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.2 → 53.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 063888006529 · Tehachapi, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,260 enr · 24.2:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacobsen Middle (925 students)
Tehachapi High held near 1,262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.2 → 53.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tehachapi High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tehachapi High
1,260 students
- Jacobsen Middl
Jacobsen Middle
925 students
- Golden Hills E
Golden Hills Elementary
663 students
- Tompkins Eleme
Tompkins Elementary
615 students
- Cummings Valle
Cummings Valley Elementary
560 students
- Tehachapi Inde 108
Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy
108 students
What this shows Tehachapi High reports 1,260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tehachapi High compares
Tehachapi High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,260 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,260
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in California - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
48.6%
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
$14,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Tehachapi High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tehachapi Unified reports $14,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tehachapi High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobsen Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Golden Hills Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tompkins Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cummings Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tehachapi High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Tehachapi
2 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 (~1,260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tehachapi High
How many students attend Tehachapi High?
Tehachapi High has 1,260 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tehachapi, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,254 (2022-23) → 1,262 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tehachapi High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tehachapi High is 24.2:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tehachapi High?
29.0% of students at Tehachapi High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tehachapi High?
The largest demographic group at Tehachapi High is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Tehachapi, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tehachapi High?
Tehachapi High has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Tehachapi High rank among high schools in Tehachapi?
By Resource Investment Index, Tehachapi High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Tehachapi, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tehachapi on the city page.
What other schools are in Tehachapi Unified?
Besides Tehachapi High, Tehachapi Unified also operates Jacobsen Middle (925 students), Golden Hills Elementary (663 students), and Tompkins Elementary (615 students). See the Tehachapi Unified district page for the complete list.