Tehachapi Unified
Tehachapi Unified has 7 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 34.7/100 — 9.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Tehachapi High at 53/100, where 13.2% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,615 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 33.0%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 33.3/100 | 4 | 11.8% | 26.3% |
| Middle | Needs Support 27.2/100 | 1 | 6.6% | 28.9% |
| High | Developing 41.3/100 | 2 | 6.6% | 48.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Tehachapi Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Tehachapi Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 41.3.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +0.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.
Consistency: Score range of 27.1 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 33.0%, 14.9pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.5%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Tehachapi High leads the district at 53 with 13.2% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Tehachapi Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Tehachapi Unified is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Tehachapi Unified spends $11,615 per student in current expenditures — $3,200 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (4)
Tehachapi Unified has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.3 — 10.5 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +0.5pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Cummings Valley Elementary with a Scope Score of 52 and 22.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cummings Valley Elementary Tehachapi Unified Building Momentum | 22.4% | Solid 52/100 |
| 2 | Golden Hills Elementary Tehachapi Unified On the Rise | 7.6% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 3 | Tompkins Elementary Tehachapi Unified Building Momentum | 9.6% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 4 | Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy Tehachapi Unified Building Momentum | 7.5% | Needs Support 26/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Tehachapi Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 27.2 — 13.2 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +1.7pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Jacobsen Middle with a Scope Score of 27 and 6.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacobsen Middle Tehachapi Unified Building Momentum | 6.6% | Needs Support 27/100 |
High Schools (2)
Tehachapi Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.3 — 6.2 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Tehachapi High with a Scope Score of 53 and 13.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tehachapi High Tehachapi Unified Building Momentum | 13.2% | Solid 53/100 |
| 2 | Monroe High (Continuation) Tehachapi Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 30/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Tehachapi Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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