Taft Union High
Taft, CA · Taft Union High · Grades 9-12
926th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 39%▲ Improving
Taft Union High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Taft Union High 926th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 39% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2015 to 39th in 2025 — improving.
Taft Union High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 238 students tested
Taft Union High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,045 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41.0% | 61.6% | ▲ 20.6 pts | |
| White | 52.6% | 35.0% | ▼ 17.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.4% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Taft Union High
Typical home value $210K in zip 93268 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Taft Union High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Buena Vista High (Continuation)Taft Union High · 0.3 mi away1,228th of 1,528
ELA 29% · Math 5% - –Maricopa HighMaricopa Unified · 7.1 mi away
- –Sierra Madre High (Continuation)Cuyama Joint Unified · 18.5 mi away
- –Cuyama Valley HighCuyama Joint Unified · 18.5 mi away
- 7Independence HighKern High · 21.9 mi away604th of 1,528
ELA 66% · Math 19% - 9Stockdale HighKern High · 22.6 mi away278th of 1,528
ELA 75% · Math 40% - 8Liberty HighKern High · 24 mi away403rd of 1,528
ELA 63% · Math 38% - 5Ridgeview HighKern High · 24.5 mi away815th of 1,528
ELA 53% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Taft Union High in?
Taft Union High is part of the Taft Union High district in Taft, California.
Is Taft Union High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Taft Union High 926th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 39% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Taft Union High?
Hispanic 62%, White 35%, Two or more races 1% (1,045 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Taft Union High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93268 is $210K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.