For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,899 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 18% (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 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Tehachapi, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 51%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Monroe High (Continuation School), with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tehachapi High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 South Dennison Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,260 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Monroe High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 South Dennison Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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