William Howard Taft Charter High School is a public school located on the corner of Ventura Boulevard and Winnetka Avenue in the Woodland Hills district of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, California, within the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Serving 2,236 students in grades 9-12, Taft Charter High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taft Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Taft Charter High School's student population of 2,236 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Year Founded
1960
Colors
Black, Red, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Taft Charter High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taft Charter High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1852 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
41%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taft Charter High School's ranking?
Taft Charter High School is ranked #1852 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Taft Charter High School often compared to?
Taft Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like El Camino Real Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Taft Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Taft Charter High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Taft Charter High School?
2,236 students attend Taft Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Taft Charter High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft Charter High School?
Taft Charter High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Taft Charter High School offer ?
Taft Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Taft Charter High School part of?
Taft Charter High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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