Tehachapi High

801 South Dennison Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561

1,260 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tehachapi High School, located at 801 S. Dennison Rd. in Tehachapi, California, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Tehachapi Unified School District. Nestled in the mountains of Kern County, the school acts as a focal point for the local community, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide range of extracurricular opportunities. The campus is designed to support a diverse student body through various programs, including college-preparatory coursework, career technical education (CTE), and athletics, all aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Tehachapi High School is deeply integrated into the culture of the surrounding mountain community. The school is well-known for its active sports programs and spirited student life, which often serve as a social hub for the area. With a focus on fostering both personal growth and community involvement, the institution emphasizes character development and academic excellence, striving to empower its graduates to become productive members of the workforce or higher education system.

1,260

Total Students

55.9

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tehachapi High
Demographic	Student Count
White	719
Hispanic	450
Black	19
Asian	19
Two or More	47
American Indian	5

White
719 (57.1%)
Hispanic
450 (35.7%)
Two or More
47 (3.7%)
Black
19 (1.5%)
Asian
19 (1.5%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tehachapi Unified
Phone:	(661)822-2130
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	399
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	105

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 332

Grade 10 317

Grade 11 290

Grade 12 321