Public schools in Tehachapi, CA
8 open public schools with an address in Tehachapi, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,770
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.7:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Tehachapi public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Tehachapi, CA: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,770 students, an average of 596 per school. The largest campus is Tehachapi High (1,260 students), and the largest elementary school is Golden Hills Elementary (663).
Tehachapi Unified operates the most schools here (7), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 22.7:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 43% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Tehachapi
Elementary schools in Tehachapi
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cummings Valley Elementary Tehachapi Unified | KG–05 | 560 | 26.7:1 | |
| Golden Hills Elementary Tehachapi Unified | KG–05 | 663 | 22.9:1 | |
| Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy Tehachapi Unified · Alternative School | KG–08 | 108 | 18.8:1 | |
| Tompkins Elementary Tehachapi Unified | KG–05 | 615 | 24.5:1 |
Middle schools in Tehachapi
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobsen Middle Tehachapi Unified | 06–08 | 925 | 22.2:1 |
High schools in Tehachapi
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPIC de Cesar Chavez EPIC de Cesar Chavez District · Charter | 09–12 | 614 | 22.2:1 | |
| Monroe High (Continuation) Tehachapi Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 25 | 26:1 | |
| Tehachapi High Tehachapi Unified | 09–12 | 1,260 | 22.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.6%
- Hispanic47.4%
- Black1.2%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Tehachapi schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,770 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Tehachapi
How many public schools are in Tehachapi, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Tehachapi: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 4,770 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Tehachapi?
Schools with an address in Tehachapi belong to 2 education agencies, led by Tehachapi Unified (7 schools), EPIC de Cesar Chavez District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Tehachapi?
Tehachapi High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Tehachapi, with 1,260 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Tehachapi?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Tehachapi are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including EPIC de Cesar Chavez. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Tehachapi schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Tehachapi public schools is 22.7:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Tehachapi guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities