For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,885 students in Tehachapi, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Tehachapi, CA are Tehachapi High School and Monroe High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tehachapi, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Tehachapi have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Tehachapi, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 40%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tehachapi High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Tehachapi, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tehachapi High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 South Dennison Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,262 students
Rank: #22.
Monroe High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 South Dennison Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
Epic De Cesar Chavez
Charter School
122 East Tehachapi Blvd. Ste.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-4381
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-4381
Grades: 9-12
| 585 students
Tehachapi, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abernathy Collegiate Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
711 Anita Dr. Ag. Entrance
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 422-5002
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 422-5002
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
400 South Snyder
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2112
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2112
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
300 S. Robinson St.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2160
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2160
Grades: K-6
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tehachapi, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Tehachapi, CA include Tehachapi High School and Monroe High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Tehachapi?
3 public high schools are located in Tehachapi.
What is the racial composition of students in Tehachapi?
Tehachapi public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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