Tehachapi Unified

The Tehachapi Unified School District serves 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (one regular and one continuation), and no alternative schools. The district's performance shows a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with some standout schools like Cummings Valley Elementary consistently outperforming the district and state, while other schools struggle with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism.

Tehachapi High, the district's main comprehensive high school, performs relatively well, ranking in the top half of California high schools and maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its 92.5% four-year graduation rate is also commendable. In contrast, Monroe High (Continuation) lags behind the district and state on nearly all metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism, suggesting the need for a closer examination of the support and resources provided to students at the continuation high school.

The four elementary schools in the district show a wide range of academic achievement, with Cummings Valley Elementary significantly outperforming the other three schools, especially in math. Understanding the factors contributing to this disparity could help the district replicate Cummings Valley's success at other sites. Additionally, the high rates of chronic absenteeism, especially at the secondary level, are likely a significant contributor to the academic challenges faced by many Tehachapi Unified schools, and developing strategies to improve student attendance should be a priority.