For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,138 students in 93268, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 93268, CA are Taft Union High School and Buena Vista High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 93268 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 93268, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 93268 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Taft Union High 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93268, CA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taft Union High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Wildcat Way
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2300
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,045 students
Rank: #22.
Buena Vista High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 North 10th St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2383
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2383
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
93268, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Taft Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
623 Rose Ave
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-1521
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-1521
Grades: 5-8
| 2 students
West Side Rop Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
515 9th St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2390
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2390
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Westside Independent Study High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
900 North 10th St
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2361
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2361
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 93268, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 93268, CA include Taft Union High School and Buena Vista High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in 93268?
2 public high schools are located in 93268.
What is the racial composition of students in 93268?
93268 public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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