Enrollment
1,260
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063888006529
👥 S:T ratio 3
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Tehachapi · Resource Index
- 30
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tehachapi High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tehachapi High
Tehachapi High is a large high school in Tehachapi, California, enrolling 1,260 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,260 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 552 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #470, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 420 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Tehachapi's high schools, it stands alongside Epic De Cesar Chavez (614 students): Tehachapi High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.2:1 vs 36.1:1).
Tehachapi Unified also operates Jacobsen Middle (925 students) and Golden Hills Elementary (663 students) alongside Tehachapi High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tehachapi High compares
Tehachapi High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tehachapi Unified, which includes Tehachapi High.
$13,678
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 55.6%
Federal 14.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,260 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.2:1)
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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.
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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Tehachapi High a good school?
Tehachapi High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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